With
his death the Church lost a landmark and society a figure of moral and ethical responsibility,
which exercised its mission from a church service in the world, not a self-serving Church same,
to be protected, and arranges silent power.
was a man free.
Don Samuel Ruiz Garcia , born on November 3, 1924 in Irapuato, Guanajuato, son of braceros who worked in the fields of U.S. [ 2], everlasting bishop emeritus of Mexican Catholicism, died on the morning of 24 January (2011). His work was distinguished by its remarkable tendency to protect the marginalized and the poor, particularly indigenous people, including the poorest of the poor and marginalized among the marginalized.
At 13 he entered a seminary, which he began his career of religious consecration ... A decade later would have the opportunity to travel to Rome and a doctorate there. In 1959-he was barely 35 years old, was named Bishop of San Cristobal las Casas, Chiapas, diocese located in one of the most impoverished Mexico. From 1965 he headed the episcopal discipline was to mark his path: the Commission for Indigenous Peoples. Five years later took charge of redirecting the course of the commission, instead of treating the Indians as an object of indoctrination, to serve as a transcendental staff development and release deed by which the father was and be-recognized as a champion of the channel's ideological Liberation Theology [3] ... the Roman Curia does not endorse and instead to brake.
Don Samuel Ruiz was highly esteemed among his flock, he earned the epithet " bishop of the Indians and the poor " and was known as fraternal or Tatic J'tatik which means "father" in Tzotzil [3]. Supported by enabling indigenous expressions in the sacred celebrations colorful traditional rituals, as well as marimba music to spice mass. He spoke dialects indigenous Tzeltal, Tzotzil, and Chol Tojolabal, the universal language English, French, Italian, German and English, and the ancient Latin, Greek and Hebrew.
occurred in 1988 taking the reins of the state of Chiapas by Patrocinio Gonzalez Garrido, whose regime was marked by the criminalization of social movements [2] as an excuse to spread the aggression and repression. The establishment of an authoritarian government may hurried to the bishop to found an institution whose object was to curb the excesses and injustices of the weakest, because just a year after the Human Rights Center Fray Bartolomé de las Casas was a reality. By the way, that agency is today an example for other non-governmental organizations (NGOs ) that protect vulnerable groups.
Don Samuel Ruiz in 1993 issued a pastoral letter entitled In This Hour of Grace particularly relevant because a general complaint, and even dare I say visionary, the disadvantaged position of Indians in the socio-economic roles preset neoliberalism. It is somewhat remarkable that a church member named 'dome hegemonic system in letters ... and more so that analyze and criticize resolved explicitly. Another peculiarity of letter is placed in the hands of Pope John Paul II just four months before the eruption neozapatismo armed.
The prelate became interested in indigenous, as we have seen, is equally interested in Central American refugees, specifically those fleeing disasters in Guatemala, showing his desire to alleviate the suffering of the unfortunate regardless of their origin. An estimated 40 thousand Guatemalans have benefited from the philanthropic pragmatism of Bishop Ruiz [2].
It was 1995 when his
name was illuminated by the media spotlight when he was appointed, at the express request of the Zapatista Army of National Liberation (EZLN ) - as a mediator between the guerrilla organization and the Mexican State. In light of this conflict was one of the signatories of the historic San Andrés Accords . The administration of Ernesto Zedillo cleric accused of promoting an "ideology of violence" by supporting community movements and uprisings considered nests [3] [4]. He was even accused of having prior knowledge of the Zapatistas' armed awakening, a charge denied by the far from religious, some so confirmed in his writings after [2]. In 1998 withdrew its mediation claiming harassment by the government.
From Acteal Massacre, a consequence of violence unleashed against the ruling that "smell" the EZLN, Don Samuel Ruiz, in full function of his diocese, went to the funeral of the victims [5]. The souls of 15 children, 21 women and 9 men were fired at the funeral ceremony, all were part of the community of Bees .
In 2008, the same clerk is elected by the Popular Revolutionary Army (EPR ) for be a member of the mediation table between them and the federal government.
Bishop Emeritus received during intense road map several awards honoring his work for the achievement of peace and equality, we were awarded prizes such as Simón Bolívar abutments, awarded by UNESCO. Has twice been validated by thousands of signatures to run for the famous Nobel Peace Prize, but the governments of Mexico, USA and Vatican prevented the show as a worthy candidate [6] ... The reasons? I guess they did not want to show how meritorious his indifference to the system prevailing in the political, economic and social ...
Before finish this entry I can not omit two important texts, one for its relevance and another for his emotion. Come then. The
thought conspicuous (full text given in [7]):
I can not, on the other hand, stop watch and noted the resurgence of some negative consequences brought by the dominant neo-liberal system: Globalization has been lorded by models of the economy and politics that, unbound by ethics, sharpen and deepen economic inequality injustice. The current ruling structures have brought frustration, exclusion and death for most peoples. Having also introduced the demagogic war unacceptable and called "defensive", it caused serious deterioration of human rights and humanity as such, reducing or weakening the international body aimed at ensuring peace. This destructive referrals are present on every continent, with an increasing flow of migration and the evidence that the promise of significantly reducing poverty, are far from satisfied. These effects overshadow the world stage, increasing the dependence of some countries to others are signs of death.
Nobody can feel more sadness than those and containers that were filled of the goodness of Tatic , is the full text of the letter by which the bees goodbye to his friend, protector and teacher [8]:
Jtotik Samuel
Here we come to see you, come to visit your body, speak to your soul. You and you left, you left the earth, and not eat more sweet and sour. Our Creator, our Maker, we are called to rest, because I did what you had to do. Jtotik Samuel, here we were still your children, your daughters. We will hike, we're going to continue fighting for our rights, peace and justice. Of course, if we'd learned, if you had not lived with us and we would not know defense. If you had not come here to Chiapas, continue to live as slaves, blind and subordinated by the bad government.
Jtotik Thanks Samuel, our Father-Mother God gave you 86 years of life. God gave you a big heart and soul. Never scared to fight against the powerful. Never were afraid to arms. The obstacles you put the powerful, could you all beat.
you going to the place where God called you Dad, Mom; but your spirit, all the work that you taught us and shared here are in our communities and in our thoughts and heart.
We the Civil Society Organization Bees please you for teaching us much to strive for peaceful and fought via Jesus. Thank you for teaching theology India, thanks for the Theology of Liberation.
Jtotik Samuel, you go, but you remain in our hearts. You go, but the fruits of your work here will give more fruit. The Organization of Bees is an example of those many fruits of your labor. Thanks Samuel Jtotik no longer walk bent. Since we do not lower your head to the "powerful", thank you.
Jtotik, we ask many apologies if you do not take big, if sometimes we do not behave well with you. We apologize for everything. Jtotik you are our brother, you are our Father, you are our Grandfather. You are an example of a great keeper of the oppressed people and organized.
Jtotik Samuel Walker Mayab, has now embarked on a journey, here we are to ask the Ajau easily lead you to where you called. We know that Father-Mother God there waiting for you now.
Jtotik Samuel, we ask that we not forget that when talking to our Father-Mother God greet our party. Please tell the slaughter of Acteal remains unpunished. Jtotik Samuel, brother, father, grandfather, we hope to meet again in the house of our Father-Mother God, with our Martyrs Acteal.
FraternallyVoice of Civil Society Organization "Bees"
Gloria men that ignores the pleas of the egotism and putting the common good to their own!
Notes and sources:
- Samuel Ruiz will be fired today for his people, the indigenous - Ariane Diaz, Mariana Chavez and Rubicel Morelos, La Jornada: http://www.jornada.unam.mx / 2011/01/25/index.php? section = policy & article = 002n1pol
- Samuel Ruiz will always be the Indians J'tatik -Elio Henriquez, CP; Cuarto Poder: http: / / cuartopoder.mx / / PagPrincipal_Noticia.aspx? SecureIDNews = 223474 & idNoticiaSeccion = 4 & idNoticiaSubseccion = 16
- Samuel Ruiz, "bishop of the Indians' and a symbol of liberation theology - AFP; Gigante.com: http://www.gigante.com/contentroot/wirefeeds/noticias/8350775.shtml
- Samuel Ruiz García - Wikipedia: http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samuel_Ruiz_Garc% C3% ADa
- Samuel Ruiz - Wikipedia (in English): http://en.wikipedia.org/ wiki / Samuel_Ruiz
- Profile: Samuel Ruiz Garcia, Tatic - Óscar Gutiérrez; Cedoc, El Universal: http://www.eluniversal.com.mx/notas/739525.html
- Full text the letter of Bishop Samuel Ruiz of the Supreme Pontiff New Hour of Grace - SICSAL. it: http://www.sicsal.it/testi/cartapastoral.htm
- Jtotik Samuel, God gave you soul and big heart - Bees Acteal http://acteal.blogspot.com/2011/01/jtotik-samuel-dios-te-dio-un-alma-y.html
- Walking of a theologian to the release of the most needy - La Jornada: http://www.jornada.unam.mx/ultimas/2011/01/24/semblanza-del-obispo-samuel-ruiz