Bishop of Manchester offers prayers after suicide attack

Posted May 23, 2017

[Anglican Communion News Service] The Bishop of Manchester, David Walker, has issued the following statement after the attack at a concert venue in Manchester in northern England in which 22 people were killed and 59 injured:

“Today is a day to mourn the dead, to pray with their families and with the injured, and to reaffirm our determination that those who murder and maim will never defeat us.”

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  1. Roger Balmer says:
    May 23, 2017 at 1:08 pm

    Where is any statement from U.S Episcopal leaders about the Manchester bombing? Are we afraid of offending someone! Well, I am offended!

    1. Pamela Payne says:
      May 23, 2017 at 6:09 pm

      As Bishop Walker so eloquently stated, today is a day for prayer, and “to reaffirm our determination that those who murder and maim will never defeat us.” Perhaps if we remember that Love conquers hate, and strive to show that Love at all times and in all places, there will be less room for taking offense and more room for the work of God in the world. May God comfort the people of Manchester and all those affected by this tragic event.

  2. Sarah Rachel says:
    May 23, 2017 at 8:13 pm

    Roger – great point – exactly. Where was he when MS13 chopped up innocent teens in Central Islip, Long Island for initiation?? The Bishop goes to Standing Rock and makes it know that he does not like our POTUS, but does not call out EVIL!!!

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