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I believe that the formation of future African priests to the one belonging to Our Lord Jesus, Teacher and Model, represents the only alternative to form these priests into instruments of peace and reconciliation. Thus, their mission should not be considered as the place for a competition of personal, family or tribal interests, rather, to the contrary, a place for the encounter between brothers beloved by the Lord and called upon to build together, in Charity, His Kingdom of Peace and Justice.

— François Eid

What It Means

This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "I believe that the formation of future African priests to the one belonging to Our Lord Jesus, Teacher and Model, represents the only alternative to form these priests into instruments of peace and reconciliation. Thus, their mission should not be considered as the place for a competition of personal, family or tribal interests, rather, to the contrary, a place for the encounter between brothers beloved by the Lord and called upon to build together, in Charity, His Kingdom of Peace and Justice." in the context of "- H. Exc. Mons. François EID, O.M.M., Bishop of Cairo of Maronite Rite (EGYPT) (6 October 2009) Press Office of the Holy See" to mean that wisdom is timeless.

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About François Eid

François Eid (24 July 1943 –) is a prelate of the Maronite Church who served as the bishop of the Eparchy of Cairo.