Pope to missionary congress in Argentina: do not be tempted by comfort
(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis sent a message to the participants of the Fourth National
Missionary Congress which commenced on Monday in Catamarca, Argentina.
In his
message, Pope Francis extended his “warm greetings and best wishes and blessings”
to all those participating in the Congress. He thanked them for their work, their
zeal, and he expressed his hope that this Congress would lead to the increase in missionary
work. “I encourage you to go out of yourselves and go to the peripheries, both geographical
and existential, to proclaim Jesus and make known his message.” The Holy Father continued:
“May the Holy Spirit give you strength and make you courageous, without fear and with
bravery.” He also asked that they may be free from being tempted by that which is
comfortable. "Over the course of these days," he concluded, "I will be closely united
with you in prayer and in the Eucharist. I ask that you please pray for me. May Jesus
bless you, and may the Blessed Virgin care for you.”