Concepcion, Chile–The Archbishop of Conception, Chile, Bishop Ricardo Ezzati, asked the persons affected by the Earthquake that damaged Chile, this past Saturday, and that has cost the life of almost 800 persons, that they make present human values during this emergency in everyday life. “That the values may appear more than the instincts”.

In an interview given March 2nd on Radio Cooperativa, The Prelate related that “the night has been more tranquil and that the touch of this has given security to many people. One had seen the climate of war, the people defending their goods. The presence of the military had given a little more serenity”.

The disaster is from the material point of view. The other Earthquake, the spiritual, scares us so much at first. There is a wave of generous solidarity, a growing forest of volunteers is moving. But the acts of vandalism are trees that fall and make a lot of noise,” he continued.

We are calling the people to recuperate the soul, to put fundamental values for inspiring into daily action. We need in this movement to offer the hand, not threats with our hands,” said the Archbishop.

Through commenting that “The people today need proximity, understanding and security,” The Chilean prelate indicated that “Thanks be to God, this last part is being handled much better than at the beginning, through the opportune measures that are given. We need one united voice in bringing us together. we need a guide that orients the actions that need to be brought forth.

Next he said that already it is necessary to organize the aid well, so the Church “has put at the disposal to the authorities all the our networks our”
“The greater part of our churches are on the ground, but this is the least. That which interests us is that the living temple is the people.” said, Bishop Ezzati.

Finally, one directs the people of Conception and Talcahuano to those that remember them that we need much wisdom of heart. We need the deeper values our human being manifest more than the instincts.”

Canción Nueva, Chile

Translated from Spanish