Pastoral Letter 2023

Abu Dhabi.

Bishop Paolo Martinelli released his new Pastoral Letter 2023 titled, "Come and See" (John 1:39), 'Life is a Vocation' on 25 September, addressed to the faithful of the Apostolic Vicariate of Southern Arabia.
 

                                                   


In his first pastoral letter after the appointment and installation as the Apostolic Vicar of Southern Arabia in 2022, Bishop Paolo reflects on the theme of our life as a vocation, taking into account the passage from the first chapter of the Gospel of John where Jesus invites John and Andrew to "come and see" where he stayed. The Bishop reminds us that "Christianity begins with an encounter, with an invitation to be with Jesus".

"Dear young people", the Bishop invites, "let us avoid mediocracy and joyfully live life as a gift, as a response to the love of God, who calls us to do great things."

In addition to drawing our attention to the fundamental aspects of Christian life, Bishop Paolo shares with us his reflections on his meetings with the faithful during his first round of pastoral visits to the parishes of the Vicariate.

                                  
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