![]() We also celebrate the ingenuity and creativity of Cuban people everywhere, whose pursuit of education, excellence, and family life have made them exemplary members of the human family.At the Cathedral Basilica of SS. In solidarity with our brothers and sisters in Cuba, we pray that some day they may have a society that is more open to religious freedom and more respectful of their human rights. Let your light shine.īishop Sis on Pope Francis's Arrival in CubaĪs the Holy Father makes a pastoral visit to Cuba, we call to mind the many years of oppression and religious persecution suffered by the Cuban people at the hands of the Castro regime. Let them see that Jesus Christ is active in your life. Share your own story of experience of faith. Let your friends and co-workers know that they are welcome in our Catholic churches. This is a chance to invite others to come and see. The way we respond in these informal conversations can make a lasting positive impact. Some will say they were raised Catholic but have not been active for a while. Some will have questions about Catholicism. This Papal Visit presents for all of us a great opportunity to witness our faith to our neighbors. There will also be many in our country who will express misunderstandings of his role and misconceptions about our Catholic faith. As he visits the United States for the first time, there will be much publicity and commentary in the media. Today the Holy Father Pope Francis completes his last full day in Cuba before flying to Washington on Tuesday. Pope Francis's Visit to America: A Chance to Witness ![]() Let's all pray for the guidance of the Holy Spirit in our conversations on this historic occasion, no matter where we are. One man on the plane told me he has been away from the Church for several years, and now he would like to come back. Fellow travelers expressed support, enthusiasm, and curiosity. All along the way, there has been a joyful excitement in the air as our country prepares for the first pastoral visit of Pope Francis to the United States. Thanks to God for safe travel from San Angelo to Washington for the Papal Visit. Please pray for God's continued action in this encounter. Making a pilgrimage of faith opens up the heart to the action of the Holy Spirit in ways that are less likely in the busy routines of our lives. For many in our San Angelo group, this is a life-changing experience. Along with delegates from every part of the world, we are celebrating the importance of marriage and family life. It is truly an experience of the universal nature of the Catholic Church. More than 50 people from the San Angelo Diocese have made the pilgrimage to this historic event. Now the city is preparing to receive the Holy Father when he visits for the weekend. The World Meeting of Families wrapped up its sessions today in Philadelphia. Diocesan Policies on Ethics and Integrityīishop Michael Sis on the Closing of the World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia.In Honduras, Goodness Overcomes Difficulties.Dioceses Commit to 'Keep the Flame Burning'.Visitors See Work Done at Immigration Office.Hermanamiento: 'A Lot Done, a Lot to be Done'. ![]()
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