On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the Apostolic District of the Russian Catholic Latin Church, Pope Francis sent a letter to greet the local groups, urging them to continue their efforts to be united with everyone.
(Vatican News Network)May the entire Catholic community in the Russian Federation become “the seed of the gospel, upholding joy and humility” so that people can see “the clarity of heaven.” Pope Francis instructed them in a letter to the Apostolic District of the Russian Catholic Latin Church. On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the Catholic Latin Apostolic District in Russia, the Pope expects that all members of the group will “respond to the call and seek communion with everyone” and become witnesses of the “Glorious God” for the whole society. Contribute to the well-being of the public. The Pope particularly encouraged them to “support others, especially those most in need and neglect, to give an outstanding Christian testimony.”
The Pope pointed out that the 30th anniversary is not only to commemorate the legal measures of the time, but also to review the blessings received from God and many brothers and sisters; those brothers and sisters are true saints next door and support this journey. In addition, this is also a good opportunity to “grow up in accordance with the gospel.” “I hope to become a community that is more compliant with the word of God, inspired by hope, supported by the consoling power of the Holy Spirit, abiding by the highest commandment of love, and opening our hearts to all When people meet, share in unity”, especially in getting along with brothers and sisters in the Orthodox Church.
Therefore, anniversaries are a favorable opportunity to “the church’s self-awareness” to achieve renewal and purification, and “with the help of God to eradicate all kinds of temptations to use self as a criterion and shout and celebrate for oneself.” The Pope finally emphasized that all baptized people must “form a single body within the same Holy Spirit: in the context of the Eastern Christian tradition.” All Christians continue to “walk side by side”, always relying on the Lord’s protection, “going deeper To know each other and move forward step by step on the road of unity”, and once again discover each other as brothers and sisters, and work hand in hand towards “the goal of communion that God has pointed out for us in every thanksgiving sacrifice.”
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