Letter from the Bishop of Tui-Vigo
young newly confirmed
Upon receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation, you have just a new step in the Christian way of your life. This step confirms what we have received in Baptism. At that time you were the sons of God and disciples of Jesus incorporated into the Church to be among the world witnessed the love of God for all men and women.
Through the sacrament of Confirmation have been linked more fully to the Church. The Holy Spirit has been enriched with special strength so that, in word and deed, you may be diffusers and defenders of the faith as true witnesses of Christ.
For you, have received confirmation today has meant a reunion with the Church. Now, for this sacrament, Christ himself has given the Holy Spirit, that as his disciples, you will continue your way and you feel that the Lord's life is in you.
In this year 2011 we will live with the whole Church an extraordinary event. From 16 to 21 August in Madrid, will celebrate the WORLD YOUTH DAY. Pope Benedict XVI will be with us and with all young people to light up our lives with the Word of Jesus, to confirm and encourage our faith and our mission in the world: to know Jesus.
So please to participate in this meeting and, as a witness of Jesus, encourage others yourself. That these conferences are, by force of the Holy Spirit and the testimony of young people, a source of hope and joy for everyone.
† Luis Quinteiro Fiuza
Bishop of Tui-Vigo
Adm. Apost. Ourense
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