Pope Francis Sends Blessings to Rwandan Church for Eucharistic Congress
Exciting news from Rwanda as Pope Francis extends his blessings, prayers, and encouragement to the Rwandan Church for their Eucharistic Congress, emphasizing hope and peace through the Eucharist.
By Francesca Merlo
A message signed by the Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin was delivered by Pope Francis to encourage the participants at the second National Eucharistic Congress in Rwanda, held from December 4-8.
The theme of the conference, “Let us fix our gaze on Jesus in the sacrament of the Eucharist: a source of hope, fraternity, and peace,” provided a platform to reflect on Communion as the “centre of all Christian life” and a tangible sign of “Christ’s love for humanity,” he said.
Pope Francis highlighted the importance of living out the Eucharist, which encourages us to give ourselves to others, working together to build a civilization of love. He emphasized the role of the Eucharist in becoming missionaries of fraternity and tangible signs of hope.
In preparation for the Jubilee and the 125th anniversary of Rwanda’s evangelization, the Pope urged the faithful to return to “Christ, the bread of life,” showing solidarity with anyone in a vulnerable situation.
The Eucharist, according to Pope Francis, calls for a shared responsibility towards the physical and spiritual needs of humanity, fostering hope in the triune God. Its nature is essentially relational, inviting people to live in community rather than in isolation.
Catholics are called to break down barriers of race, language, or cultural tradition, coming together to embrace the message of hope and peace through the Eucharist.
