The seeds of mercy and brotherhood cultivated by Pope Francis in Cambodia

Wall Eileen Castro Matthews – Vatican City

In a spiritual context characterized by the Buddhist majority, the Catholic Church in Cambodia received hope and gratitude the evangelical seeds cultivated by Pope Francis. He also announced in an interview with the Agency, the Apostolic Deputy in Bennah, Mons. Olivier Schmetaysler inspired the Pope’s visit and message the Catholic society and its strengthening in their mission of being “the messengers of mercy and the heart of Christ.”

The bishop emphasizes that although the number of believers is about 30,000 throughout the country, the presence of the Church in Cambodia transcendent, is characterized by a spirit of reception and reconciliation.

The world is close to Pope Francis after leaving

Mons. Schmithaeusler expresses the deep affection and recognition that have joined different sectors of the country at these times. “We have received more than fifty fodels in our church in our church, after the death of the Pope, they wanted to show us affection and rapprochement: members of the real government, ambassadors, and Buddhist religious leaders. All of them came to provide their respect for the Pope never met, but they left their picture.”

The bishop emphasizes that these gestures, which is a reflection of the global influence of papal education, shows how the personality of the Holy Father exceeds the differences to join the hearts in prayer and gratitude.

The spirit of mercy and hope in the effects of the Pope

The bishop emphasizes that the Pope’s logo, which chooses Attik offends, that is, to be chosen because he is wrong, forgiven, in itself, the effects of Pontevieh. An example prompts us to wake up anymore to stay comfortably. He says: “He calls us to be a” hospital for campaigns “, referring to the Pope’s commitment to the most vulnerable and urgent issues such as war, waste of waste and indifference to the poor.

For Tunisia. Schmithaeusler, the joy and hope that Pope Francis converts to the seeds that enrich the pastoral mission in Cambodia, a country where peace and reconciliation remains ongoing challenges.

Merciful mission, live commitment in Cambodia

In his dialogue with the Agency FIDES, the bishop remembers that Pope Francis has left a deep mark on the Catholic society in Cambodia, especially during the year of mercy and now in the jubilo de la Espranza. “The invitation is an echo in us to be disciples and missionaries of the joy of the Bible for all men, as it is written in Evangelii Gaudium, the first text of Pontificate.”

Take care of creation and encourage brotherhood

Bishop also highlights the importance of Pope Francis to social justice and in the care of the joint home. Laudato Si Encyclopedia documents

“It has been welcomed by the call for peace engineers in the family, society and throughout the country with enthusiasm,” says Mons. Schmithaeusler, which adds that these values ​​promote Catholics to be the presence of mercy in their daily actors and social reconciliation.

Other documents that inspire the Cambodia community, Gaudte Et Exsultate, calls on everyone to search for the “adjacent door”. He says: “At the beginning of Pontfor, the Pope encouraged us to remember the martyrs of Cambodia, and the true witnesses of faith and perseverance among the tragedies of the past. Faith, courage and perseverance of our ancestors are still an example for us.”

Hope for Jesus Christ as the engine of the Church in Cambodia

Finally, Mons. Olivier Schmetaysler presents the anniversary of the request made by Pope Francis to make his pulse from the Bible. Referring to Peter’s words in the actions of the Apostles, “I have no money or gold;

“Now, we ask Pope Francis to pray for us,” the bishop, who is confident in the seeds of mercy and brotherhood that has now planted the died in Asian lands, which grows in hearts and societies. “