Recovering Bishop Prays For “Whoever” Sent His ‘Alleged’ Attacker

"'I say to him 'You're my son. I love you and I will always pray for you',''And whoever sent you to do this, I forgive them as well, in Jesus' mighty name.’ (Daily Mail)

"Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel was preaching at Christ The Good Shepherd Church in Wakeley in Sydney's south-west on Monday night when a 16-year-old boy walked up to the altar before allegedly stabbing him repeatedly.

“He broke his silence from his hospital bed in a recorded statement released by the church on Thursday morning.”

Horrific film footage had shown tense scenes as police confronted angry mobs outside Wakeley church.

The recorded statement released from his church on Thursday morning is the first news the world has heard about the beloved bishop’s survival.

"We can be assured that scant attention will be paid by the mainstream media in his advice to the masses urging everyone to act “Christ-like”:

“The Lord Jesus never taught us to fight.

“The Lord Jesus never taught us to retaliate.

“The Lord Jesus never said to us an eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth”.

“The Lord Jesus said, 'Never return evil with evil but to return evil with good.

“So my beloveds, I want you to always be calm.

“We need to be always law abiding citizens as well.

“Above all, we are Christians and we need to act like it.”

“Bishop Emmanuel thanked the Lord for 'whatever happened to me personally'.

'It's a huge blessing for me,' he said.

“The bishop also had a poignant message for his alleged attacker, who also remains in hospital, telling the teen that he has forgiven him.

“The teen is yet to be questioned or charged by police.” (Daily Mail)

“Bishop Emmanuel added that he 'has love for everyone' of all religions.

"'I have nothing in my heart but love for everyone, whether that person is a Christian or not,' he added.

"'The Lord Jesus always told us to love one another.

"'Love God, I love your neighbor like yourself. Whoever that neighbor is, we need to love them and respect them as we love and respect ourselves.'

“Bishop Emmanuel ended his four minute message by reminding worshippers to reflect Christ in their lives and to respect the law.

"'The Lord Jesus never said to go out and fight in the street,' he said.

"'He never said to retaliate but pray, which is what I'm asking everyone to do.

"'God bless you all, we will see you soon and go back to our normal duties once again in serving the Lord from the heart.'

“Father Isaac Royel, who was also injured in the alleged attack, was released from hospital on Wednesday.

"Police also made their first arrest over the riot following the alleged attack.

"A man, 19, was arrested in Doonside in Sydney's west on Wednesday night. Police expect to make more arrests.

“Father Daniel Kochou condemned the 'unnecessary and disturbing' actions of rioters in the video message released by the church.

"'The unfortunate events which took place outside the church caused unnecessary delays and threats to both victims, paramedics and police,' he said.

"'The Church does not condone the activities which took place whereby several persons were injured, property damaged and delays in rendering much-needed assistance.’”

Forgiving not just the alleged suspect, but forgiving also “who ever sent him”, could be a prime key in trying to understand what happened on April 15, 2024 at Christ The Good Shepherd Church.

Was the teen suspect acting alone or did ‘someone’ else send him?

And as far as urging everyone to act “Christ-like”, from his hospital bed, Amen Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel, Amen.