A Mass shooting at the premiere of the Batman film `The Dark
Night Rises` in Aurora, Colorado. The movie started at 12:00am on Friday, July 20, 2012. Tear gas filled the theater and a man armed with a rifle and a hand gun started firing killing 12 and injuring 59. Some young children including infants were among the injured. The suspect is a white male age 24 named James Holmes (pictured right). He was apprehended in the parking lot with weapons. Holmes was dressed head to toe in protective gear and wearing a gas mask. The 59 victims are in hospital with some in critical condition.
Goverment Website: Gov. John Hickenlooper released this statement today in response to the shooting overnight at the Aurora movie theater:
“This is not only an act of extreme violence, it is also an act of depravity. It is beyond the power of words to fully express our sorrow this morning. Our prayers and condolences go first to the families of those killed, and we share the grief of everyone affected by this senseless event. We appreciate the swift work by local, state and federal law enforcement. Coloradans have a remarkable ability to support one another in times of crisis. This one of those times.”
STATEMENT FROM ARCHBISHOP :
In the chaos of the moment, people poured from the movie theater into the darkness of the night—the darkness of confusion, of ambiguity, of despair. We stand in solidarity with our brothers and sisters cast into that darkness. They do not stand alone. As Catholic bishops, we “weep with those who weep.”
But in Aurora, which means “the dawn,” the sun rose this morning. In a city whose name evokes the light, people of hope know that the darkness may be overcome.
For those who were killed, our hope is the tender mercy of our God. “Neither death nor life,” reflected St. Paul, “can separate us from the love of God.” We commend their souls, and their families and friends, to God’s enduring love.
For those who were wounded—physically, emotionally and spiritually, our hope is in their recovery and renewal. To them we offer our prayers, our ears to listen, and our hearts to love. The road to recovery may be long, but in hope we are granted the gift of new life.
We hope also for the perpetrator of this terrible crime, and we pray for his conversion. Evil ruled his heart last night. Only Jesus Christ can overcome the darkness of such evil.
We hope that all of us may find the peace which surpasses understanding.
The Archdiocese of Denver stands ready to assist the victims of this tragedy, and our community. Regina Caeli Counseling Services of Catholic Charities will offer counseling over the next few weeks to those who need it. We look for opportunities to pray with our community. And we continue to work to support families and communities in forming people of peace.
-Most Reverend Samuel J. Aquila
Archbishop of Denver
Most Reverend James D. Conley
Auxiliary Bishop of Denver
Dear Readers we ask you to pray for the victims and their families and James Holmes. Please pray for an end to violence in the hearts and minds of all peoples and a return to God in peace.
Night Rises` in Aurora, Colorado. The movie started at 12:00am on Friday, July 20, 2012. Tear gas filled the theater and a man armed with a rifle and a hand gun started firing killing 12 and injuring 59. Some young children including infants were among the injured. The suspect is a white male age 24 named James Holmes (pictured right). He was apprehended in the parking lot with weapons. Holmes was dressed head to toe in protective gear and wearing a gas mask. The 59 victims are in hospital with some in critical condition.Goverment Website: Gov. John Hickenlooper released this statement today in response to the shooting overnight at the Aurora movie theater:
“This is not only an act of extreme violence, it is also an act of depravity. It is beyond the power of words to fully express our sorrow this morning. Our prayers and condolences go first to the families of those killed, and we share the grief of everyone affected by this senseless event. We appreciate the swift work by local, state and federal law enforcement. Coloradans have a remarkable ability to support one another in times of crisis. This one of those times.”
STATEMENT FROM ARCHBISHOP :
In the chaos of the moment, people poured from the movie theater into the darkness of the night—the darkness of confusion, of ambiguity, of despair. We stand in solidarity with our brothers and sisters cast into that darkness. They do not stand alone. As Catholic bishops, we “weep with those who weep.”
But in Aurora, which means “the dawn,” the sun rose this morning. In a city whose name evokes the light, people of hope know that the darkness may be overcome.
For those who were killed, our hope is the tender mercy of our God. “Neither death nor life,” reflected St. Paul, “can separate us from the love of God.” We commend their souls, and their families and friends, to God’s enduring love.
For those who were wounded—physically, emotionally and spiritually, our hope is in their recovery and renewal. To them we offer our prayers, our ears to listen, and our hearts to love. The road to recovery may be long, but in hope we are granted the gift of new life.
We hope also for the perpetrator of this terrible crime, and we pray for his conversion. Evil ruled his heart last night. Only Jesus Christ can overcome the darkness of such evil.
We hope that all of us may find the peace which surpasses understanding.
The Archdiocese of Denver stands ready to assist the victims of this tragedy, and our community. Regina Caeli Counseling Services of Catholic Charities will offer counseling over the next few weeks to those who need it. We look for opportunities to pray with our community. And we continue to work to support families and communities in forming people of peace.
-Most Reverend Samuel J. Aquila
Archbishop of Denver
Most Reverend James D. Conley
Auxiliary Bishop of Denver
Dear Readers we ask you to pray for the victims and their families and James Holmes. Please pray for an end to violence in the hearts and minds of all peoples and a return to God in peace.
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