Pope urges Cubans to put Scripture into practice with courage, hope
By Catholic News Service
CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy (CNS) -- Pope Benedict XVI sent a special
greeting to Cuban Catholics and asked them to be missionaries of the
Gospel in their society.
The pope, speaking in Spanish at a noon blessing Aug. 31, noted that the
Cuban bishops recently launched a three-year preparation period for the
400th anniversary of the discovery of the image of Our Lady of Charity
of El Cobre, Cuba's patroness.
Addressing the "dear Cuban nation," the pope encouraged Cuban Catholics
to use the preparatory period to cultivate a faith "rich in works of mercy."
He also asked them to meditate on Scripture daily and put its words into
practice with courage and hope, demonstrating that they are
"missionaries of the Gospel in every walk of life."
Cuban bishops have asked all Cubans to join in the anniversary
celebrations, noting that the image of Our Lady of Charity of El Cobre
is revered by all Christians, and is considered the spiritual mother of
the country.
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