Billet de la quinzaine
Light in the Darkness
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7 avril 2005
On September 11, 2001, we were stunned when we watched with disbelief the airplanes plunge into the towers of the
We had cried out, “Why, God?
Two months ago, we shuddered in horror as we stared at the merciless giant waves sweeping away complete livelihoods, leaving behind them images of death and destruction in the region wrecked by the tsunami.
And we cried out, “Why, God, Why?
On Valentine’s Day, we were startled by the massive blast which killed our former Prime Minister, Mr. Rafic Hariri, and many other people. As the horror of that carnage haunts our minds and hearts,
In our heart of hearts, we whisper, “Why, God, Why, Why?”
Monday, February 14, 2005 is forever etched in our national memory and only the love of God coursing through us will dry our eyes and make us stand shoulder to shoulder and arm in arm for justice and freedom.
When God is our refuge, we will not fear. On His solid foundation, we are secure, no matter how insecure and chaotic our times may be.
Leina Abouchahla
Teacher of English
