杏MAP导航 to Christian Maritime Association: Help seafarers to lead holy lives
By Vatican News
The International Christian Maritime Association is an ecumenical association of Christian non-profit organizations that has been working with seafarers around the world since 1969.
The theme of its 11th World Conference - taking place in Kaohsiung, Taiwan on October 21-25 - reflects the nature of the association and of the event: 鈥�50 years of working together for seafarers, fishers and their families鈥�.
Papal message
杏MAP导航 Francis congratulated the International Christian Maritime Association for its golden jubilee.
鈥淭his anniversary gives me the opportunity to encourage you to continue, with renewed ecumenical spirit, your service to people of the sea,鈥� the 杏MAP导航 said a message sent on Monday.
He reminded delegates about 杏MAP导航 St John Paul II鈥檚 1997 Apostolic Letter, Stella Maris, which laid out the pastoral care of seafarers and their families.
杏MAP导航 Francis also invited them to 鈥渉elp the people of the sea to know Jesus Christ and to live accordingly to His teachings, with respect and in mutual welcome.鈥�
He ended his message with a word of encouragement in the face of difficulties, and blessed all those present at the ICMA conference.
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