Tag Archives: Aparecida

With a homeland in the Americas, we have an opportunity to draw all sisters and brothers into a common family. At some point, we will need to move forward and enjoy the mutual enrichment of our various cultures, some whole … Continue reading →

The Aparecida bishops on the grave sin of racism: 533. Hence, the Church denounces the practice of discrimination and racism in its different expressions, because it is an offense against what is deepest in human dignity created in the “image … Continue reading →

As we get into this, I’m not sure the term “Afro-American” is in vogue any longer. But this is what the translation from the original Spanish afroamericanos gives us. Nestled in this paragraph is a quote from the 1992 conference. … Continue reading →

Three areas of solidarity with native Americans: 530. As disciples and missionaries in the service of life, we accompany the indigenous and native peoples in strengthening their identities and their own organizations, the defense of their territory, bilingual intercultural education, … Continue reading →

A new section: Integration Of Indigenous And Afro-Americans. First, the people who were here before Eastern Hemisphere folks: 529. As disciples of Jesus Christ incarnate in the life of all peoples, with faith we discover and recognize the “seeds of … Continue reading →

Finishing up the topic (520-528) on unity and fraternity, there are some positives to note: 528. We appreciate significant and promising advances in the process and systems of integration in our countries in the past twenty years. Trade and political … Continue reading →

Referencing other conferences, Puebla in 1979 and Snato Domingo in 1992: 526. The Third General Conference of Latin American bishops already proposed to “put fresh vigor into its work of evangelizing the culture of our peoples and the various ethnic … Continue reading →

Latin America and the Caribbbean: not just geography, but also a family: 525. The dignity of recognizing ourselves as a family of Latin American and Caribbean peoples involves a singular experience of closeness, fellowship, and solidarity. We are not merely … Continue reading →

Defining a Church: 524. God’s Church in Latin America and the Caribbean is sacrament of communion of its peoples. It is dwelling of its peoples; it is house of God’s poor. It calls together and gathers all in its mystery … Continue reading →

Human beings number in the billions, and vary widely in so many ways. Is unity even possible? On any scale? 523. We recognize a profound vocation to unity in the “heart” of each human being, because all have the same … Continue reading →

Obstacles today are huge. Our hope swells when we can work together across most distant locations to put plans into action. The bishops of Latin America and the Caribbean recognize a continent-wide effort is needed in many places: 521. The … Continue reading →

Section 7 of chapter ten will explore the Church At The Service Of The Unity And Fraternity Of Our People. The pope emeritus shares an important hope. The melting pot is a useful symbol at times, a myth at others. … Continue reading →

Most people live in cities and surrounding communities today. But not all, therefore … 519. None of the foregoing reduces the importance, however, of a renewed rural ministry to strengthen people in the countryside and their economic and social development, … Continue reading →

The last two of fifteen proposed developments for pastoral agents in the city: 518. So that the inhabitants of cities and their outskirts, both believers and non-believers, can find fullness of life in Christ, we feel the need that pastoral … Continue reading →

Today 518. So that the inhabitants of cities and their outskirts, both believers and non-believers, can find fullness of life in Christ, we feel the need that pastoral agents, as disciples and missionaries, must to strive to develop: l) A … Continue reading →