Advent latern - 2021

Saturday, December 4, 2021

The thoughts of Archbishop Dr. Kovács Gergely

How good it is to be assured that God is close to us, reveals himself to us, gives us the gift of his inner life (which is love). Prophet Isaiah reminds us this Advent time that the Lord binds up the wounds of his people. And when God appears, his heart falls on people (on us) and he heals all our sicknesses and all our troubles. Then he sends us: 'go and preach'. Let us also be healing people, binding up the wounds of others.

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For World Mission Day 2026, which marks the centenary of a celebration established by Pius XI that is very dear to the Church, I have chosen the theme “One in Christ, united in mission.” Following the Jubilee Year, I wish to encourage the whole Church to continue its missionary journey with joy and zeal in the Holy Spirit.
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Each year the World Day of Migrants and Refugees invites us to turn our attention to different aspects of the complex phenomenon of migration. For this 112th World Day, the theme, “Even just one of these children,” draws our attention to the minors directly involved in the experience of migration and flight, to the care owed to them, and to the Lord’s promise that “whoever receives one such child in my name receives me” (Mk 9:37).
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Dear brothers and sisters, the path before us is clear, though it is not easy. We are called to allow our hearts to be renewed, so that we might seek peace and care for creation. Scripture tells us to guard our hearts, for everything we do flows from them (cf. Prov 4:23).