杏MAP导航 encourages Evangelical Baptist Roma Delegation to be credible Christian witnesses
By Sr. Florina Joseph SCN
杏MAP导航 Francis on Thursday greeted a Delegation of the Evangelical Baptist Roma Mission in Italy addressing them as 鈥渃hildren of the same Father and brothers in Christ.鈥�
Welcoming the group he extended his fraternal greeting to all members of the Mission, with a special acknowledgement 鈥渢o those you serve on a daily basis,鈥� and said we are all "travelling companions on the pilgrimage of faith, charity and hope."
鈥淣othing and no one can ever separate us from the love of God,鈥� the 杏MAP导航 said and he expressed his hope that it will 鈥渕ake us credible witnesses through active charity, through some experiences of sharing prayer and service.鈥�
The Holy Father prayed for the Roma communities, saying 鈥淢ay the Holy Spirit animate us and strengthen in us the courage and joy of announcing the Gospel of hope in unison."
鈥淭he fraternal collaboration between Christians,鈥� 杏MAP导航 Francis remarked, 鈥渋s in itself a sign, a testimony,鈥� and he called it 鈥渢he first instrument of evangelization鈥� for the benefit of all.
He recognized that in mysterious ways 鈥渢he unity of action inspired by the Gospel鈥� brings everyone 鈥渃loser to the full unity of faith鈥� in a spirit of mutual knowledge and esteem.
As the delegation prepares for Holy Christmas, the 杏MAP导航 concluded his address with a reflection on the common earthly pilgrimage of Christians, quoting the Psalmist: 鈥淗ope in the Lord, be strong, let your heart be strengthened, and hope in the Lord.鈥�
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