Pope encourages young Cuban
Catholics to become missionary disciples
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| Pope Francis during World Youth Day in Panama in January 2019 |
Pope Francis sends a message of greeting and encouragement
to participants in Cuba’s 2nd National Youth Day.
By Linda Bordoni
Pope Francis has sent a message to participants
of Cuba’s Second National Youth Day which is celebrated, this year, on August
1.
In a letter signed on his behalf by the Vatican Secretary of
State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Pope refers to the theme of the event
urging young people to go forward following the example of Our Lady.
The theme, he noted, which is “Behold, I am the handmaid
of the Lord, may it be done to me according to your word,” from the Gospel
according to Luke, invites all “to continue to firmly uphold the example of
Mary, the faithful handmaid of the Lord, and to experience the joy that is born
of having met Jesus Christ.”
Thus, the Pope encouraged Youth Day participants to be, like
Mary: “witnesses of His Resurrection” and willing to let themselves be
transformed into missionary disciples, “so that many other young people may
discover the presence of the Lord Jesus, listen to His call, grow in His
friendship, and, in this way, live an existence founded on faith and mercy.”
“With these sentiments”, the message concludes, “the Holy
Father prays to God our Lord, through the intercession of the Our Lady of
Charity of El Cobre, to protect all young Cubans with His infinite love,
accompanying them in all moments of their lives.”
Cuba’s Second National Youth Day is celebrated throughout
the island in all of its Catholic dioceses.
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