The approximately 200 Jehovah’s Witnesses of the Republic of San Marino invite everyone to attend the annual Memorial of the death of Jesus Christ, which will take place on the evening of April 15, 2022 after sunset, according to the indications given in the Gospels (Luke 22:19). . This is the most important event of the year for Jehovah’s Witnesses. Last year over 500,000 people in Italy and over 21 million worldwide participated, with an increase of 19.7% compared to 2020. “In times like these we need hope more than ever,” said Roberto Guidotti, spokesperson for Jehovah’s Witnesses for Emilia Romagna and Marche “Hope helps a person to look forward with courage and confidence towards the fulfillment of God’s promises. This is why participating in this event can change one’s life”. shows that it happened to three people whose life experience is similar to that of many in Italy. Masih, an immigrant, grew up in a very poor family and fled his country in search of a better life. He came clandestinely to Italy traveling for many days on foot: “We walked at night and, because of the cold and hunger, many who traveled with me died. When I arrived in Italy, my only goal was to work hard to make money. But knowing the teachings of Jesus transformed my life. Now I look to the future with confidence and so that my friendship with God deserves every effort ”. An inmate from Rebibbia prison has begun studying the Bible with a Jehovah’s Witness who works as a cult inside the prisons. prayer. “I cleaned the cell thoroughly, got dressed up and put a white tablecloth on the table,” she says. “Then I prepared the emblems that symbolize the sacrifice of Jesus, the unleavened bread and the wine. However, not having alcohol available, I used a little tomato diluted with water “. The woman invited other inmates to read some passages from the Bible and pray together. Maria, who is 92 and lives alone, has a lot for the isolation imposed by the pandemic. Thanks to the help of some fellow believers, she learned to use smartphones and tablets to connect with them via videoconference. “Thanks to this help, today I can be present to the Christians and be encouraged by God’s promises. If I’m here at 92, everyone can succeed”. Masih, Maria and the Rebibbia inmate found a real hope that helped them deal with serious personal difficulties and again this year, Friday 15 April, they will remember Jesus’ death by examining the solid reasons why it is possible to have faith in the promise of a better future contained in the Bible. For the first time, the Memorial of Jesus’ death will be held in hybrid mode. Following the protocol agreed with the government, all places of worship will effectively all be reopened to small groups of attendees, and anyone who wishes to join can also use the Zoom platform via videoconference. Access to the event is free and no registration is required. Information for participating locally is available at jw.org.

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