杏MAP导航 encourages young Cuban Catholics to become missionary disciples
By Linda Bordoni
杏MAP导航 Francis has sent a message to participants of Cuba鈥檚 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 杏MAP导航 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 鈥�Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord, may it be done to me according to your word,鈥� from the Gospel according to Luke, invites all 鈥渢o 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.鈥�
Thus, the 杏MAP导航 encouraged Youth Day participants to be, like Mary: 鈥渨itnesses of His Resurrection鈥� and willing to let themselves be transformed into missionary disciples, 鈥渟o 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.鈥�
鈥淲ith these sentiments鈥�, the message concludes, 鈥渢he 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.鈥�
Cuba鈥檚 Second National Youth Day is celebrated throughout the island in all of its Catholic dioceses.
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