The Cardinal Secretary of State of His Holiness, His Eminence, Pietro Parolin, has sent a Message in the name of the Holy Father to those who are participating in the XXIV World Conference of the Apostleship of the Sea which is taking place in Kaohsiung, Taiwan from 1 to 7 October 2017. The theme of this gathering is: Caught in the Net.
President of the XXIV World Congress of the Apostleship of the Sea
His Holiness, Pope Francis sends cordial greetings and prayerful best wishes to the participants in the twenty-fourth World Congress of the Apostleship of the Sea. In giving thanks to Almighty God for the many graces received through its work over many years, His Holiness prays that the bishops, priests, religious and lay faithful gathered for this significant Congress, will be strengthened in their support of all those who work at sea.
As you address the particular needs of those who labour in the fishing sector, Pope Francis hopes that Christians may recognize the valuable lesson we can learn from them, “about a Church which makes room for God’s mystery; a Church which harbours that mystery in such a way that it can entice people and attract them to himself (cf Address to the Bishops of Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, 27 July 2013).
In entrusting all seafarers and their families to the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Stella Maris and Stella Matutina, His Holiness gladly imparts his Apostolic Blessing as a pledge of peace and joy in the Lord.
Cardinal Pietro Parolin
Secretary of State
Message sent by His Eminence, Pietro Parolin
on behalf of the Holy Father, Pope Francis
President of the XXIV World Congress of the Apostleship of the Sea
His Holiness, Pope Francis sends cordial greetings and prayerful best wishes to the participants in the twenty-fourth World Congress of the Apostleship of the Sea. In giving thanks to Almighty God for the many graces received through its work over many years, His Holiness prays that the bishops, priests, religious and lay faithful gathered for this significant Congress, will be strengthened in their support of all those who work at sea.
As you address the particular needs of those who labour in the fishing sector, Pope Francis hopes that Christians may recognize the valuable lesson we can learn from them, “about a Church which makes room for God’s mystery; a Church which harbours that mystery in such a way that it can entice people and attract them to himself (cf Address to the Bishops of Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, 27 July 2013).
In entrusting all seafarers and their families to the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Stella Maris and Stella Matutina, His Holiness gladly imparts his Apostolic Blessing as a pledge of peace and joy in the Lord.
Cardinal Pietro Parolin
Secretary of State
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