Simply Christians: The Life and Message of the Blessed Martyrs of Tibhirine

by Thomas Georgeon, Franoise Vayne

Overview

In the early morning hours of March 27, 1996, twenty armed members of the Groupe Islamique Arme raided the peaceful monastery of Tibhirine and kidnapped seven of the nine monks who lived there. They were held for two months, then assassinated. For years, the monks had lived in harmony with the Muslim population in Algeria. They served the poor and needy in the area, providing education, employment, and medical assistance. The Blessed Martyrs of Tibhirine chose only to love, and this is their message for the Church today. Simply Christians: The Life and Message of the Blessed Martyrs of Tibhirine is much more than the story of a historical event. Each Chapter focuses on one of the seven martyrs and how he uniquely lived the words of Christ: "No one has greater love than this, to lay down one's life for one's friends." Simply Christians: The Life and Message of the Blessed Martyrs of Tibhirine is the amazing true story that inspired the film Of Gods and Men.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781681926230
Publisher:	Our Sunday Visitor, Publishing Division
Publication date:	11/06/2020
Pages:	112
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.20(h) x 0.30(d)

Table of Contents

Preface Cardinal Angelo Becciu 9

Introduction Pilgrims of Friendship and Universal Brotherhood 13

The Context A Panoramic View of the History of the Algerian Church 19

Chapter 1 Called to Make a Gift of Self in the Little Things of the Everyday 39

Chapter 2 Praying Together, in the Church 47

Chapter 3 Working in the Fruitful Silence of Nazareth 55

Chapter 4 Overcoming a Chain of Crises through a Series of Rebirths 63

Chapter 5 Living in a New Spirit of Dialogue and Cooperation 71

Chapter 6 Accepting the Unexpected with Mary 79

Chapter 7 Guests in the House of Islam 89

Appendix 1 Spiritual Testimony of Father Christian 99

Appendix 2 The Spirit of Tibhirine is Alive (Interview with Brother Jean-Pierre Schumacher) 103

Notes 109