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Lorca Planes: "The Crucified One is the sign of My Life" |
Cartagena's faithful have got up early this morning to join in the Lenten Way of the Cross has participated in the Bishop of the Diocese, Bishop José Manuel Lorca Planes.
At half past six departed from the church of La Caridad, carrying the cross of Christ, to tour the Old City and end in the parish of Santa Maria de Gracia.
There, the Diocesan Pastor presided a Mass concelebrated by the Vicar of Cartagena, D.
José Abellán, as well as several priests in the area.
Plans Lorca Bishop noted that "at this time of Lent we have to strengthen ourselves in faith, hope, charity and love."
The archbishop spoke of trust in God that makes you "in line with what God wants."
He highlighted the joy that comes from the experience of the Risen One, which brings us "the victory over sin, victory over death."
Similarly, said the assurances that the Lord gives to those who believe in Him "The believer knows that God gives him strength" - he noted.
"It is time to conversion, to change, said Mr. Bishop .- By looking at Christ on the cross and realize that His will is not a sign of weakness."
Monsignor Jesus added that "he asks us to trust Him and we do not have other signs that the charity" which is "what really defines us as children of God."
Lorca Bishop has remarked that "we are not alone", that "the Lord, through the signs, is present in our lives."
This has encouraged parishioners to be able to say every day: "The Crucified One is the sign of my life.
In Him I look every day to renew the project of love that He has called me. "
Source: Obispado de Cartagena
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