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Bishop of Misiones and Ñeembucú calls to rebuild the family and regain hope
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Bishop of Misiones and Ñeembucú calls to rebuild the family and regain hope

From ABC Color · (22m ago) Spanish Mixed tone

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Bishop Osmar López of San Juan Bautista de las Misiones urged strengthening families and communities during a homily for San José Obrero.
  • He addressed social issues including domestic violence, alcohol, and drug abuse, emphasizing the importance of reporting such incidents.
  • The bishop also highlighted the need for communal solidarity and expressed hope in the new president of the IPS, Dr. Isaías Ricardo Fretes.

In the heart of Pilar, during the solemn celebration of San José Obrero, Bishop Osmar López delivered a powerful message, calling for a renewed focus on the family and the restoration of hope. Addressing the faithful, the bishop did not shy away from the pressing social challenges confronting the community, including the pervasive issues of domestic violence, and the destructive influence of alcohol and drugs.

What matters is to build community wherever we are. San José protects us and shows us the way.

— Monseñor Osmar LópezDuring his homily, Bishop López emphasized the importance of community and the protective role of San José.

Bishop López stressed the critical need to fortify the bonds of community and foster a sense of belonging. He pointed to San José as a guiding example of protection, intercession, and a model for understanding the true meaning of existence. "What matters is to build community wherever we are. San José protects us and shows us the way," he stated, underscoring the importance of collective action and mutual support.

All of us are called to be saints. If we are not going to change, it is useless. The goal is holiness, just as San José became a saint.

— Monseñor Osmar LópezThe bishop spoke about the Christian pursuit of holiness and the need for personal transformation.

The bishop also touched upon the Christian pursuit of holiness, urging believers to embrace change and strive for spiritual growth. He particularly addressed the role of parents within the family, emphasizing that the sanctity of San José is incompatible with domestic violence, urging for a commitment to prayer and discernment in navigating life's challenges. His message concluded with a hopeful note, acknowledging the new president of the IPS, Dr. Isaías Ricardo Fretes, as a figure who "transmits hope" and is vital for building a better future for the nation.

The denunciation of domestic violence will never be the image of San José.

— Monseñor Osmar LópezBishop López directly addressed the issue of domestic violence, contrasting it with the values represented by San José.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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