Clashes in Theth between residents and police, the parish priest of Shkodra, Dom Vlash Palaj: Sit down and have a dialogue!

2025-07-14 08:36:29 / AKTUALITET ALFA PRESS

Clashes in Theth between residents and police, the parish priest of Shkodra, Dom

At Sunday mass in Shkodra, parish priest Dom Vlash Palaj took a tough stance regarding the recent actions to demolish illegal constructions in the Theth area.

He criticized the behavior of the authorities, accusing them of deception and abandonment of the residents of the area. In his speech, Palaj called on institutions and citizens to reflect deeply on how they treat each other, especially in small communities, where trust and solidarity are vital.

"A big conflict there in Theth, I feel very sorry for those poor people because they seduced them, lied to them, bought them, exploited them, exploited them financially, and in the end they threw them away, betrayed them, burned them, destroyed them, they will fine them and imprison them. Faik Konica says a word that should make us reflect. The greatest evil of Albania is the Albanians. But which Albanians? Those who have not yet learned the words of life. Christ says: If you want to solve the problem with your brother, with your neighbor, be part of a nation. Albania is a small village compared to other countries.

Take your brother forward, sit down with him, don't condition your dialogue on time. Try to convince him of what is good and true. But, it may happen that he doesn't listen. Then, please, don't condemn him, don't judge him or prejudge him, because you are not the Lord of his life. Call 2-3 witnesses, even in their presence, tell him once more. And if he doesn't listen to them either, and still doesn't listen, still don't give up. Invite the whole community. Sit down together. Discuss how this person's problem can be solved. It may happen that he doesn't listen to them either. Then, when you have made the third attempt, and you have informed everyone, then when he doesn't understand, let him go - separate him, he says. Because he doesn't want the good. But, in that reality of that mountain village, what do we notice? Are we saying that we are enemies of each other. "Believe me, dear Christians, and I invite you to think seriously about this matter," he said.

 

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