Asked about how he would advise #Catholics to vote in 2024, El Paso’s Bishop Mark J. Seitz emphasizes that not only does a political candidate’s policy positions matter, but also their personal character.

El Paso’s Bishop Mark J. Seitz on the current situation at the US-Mexico border:

“I don’t think it’s nearly as overwhelming a situation as is often painted… but it does call for everyone to step up. And if we do, we’ll find we have the capacity for amazing things.”

“The community of believers was of one heart and mind, and no one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they had everything in common” (Acts 4:32). Lord, help us to be generous stewards of all your gifts to us.

Francis: “There are those who reduce existence to a frenetic race to enjoy and possess many things: to eat and drink, to accumulate money and objects, to feel strong and new emotions. It is a road that seems pleasurable, but does not satiate the heart.” press.vatican.va/content/salast…

Francis to Red Cross: “Ours is a society of ‘I’ rather than ‘we,’ of the small group rather than of all. It is a society that is selfish in this regard. The word ‘everyone’ reminds us that every person has his or her dignity, and deserves our attention.” press.vatican.va/content/salast…

Francis: “The indifference, the individualism that closes us off from the fate of those around us, and that anaesthesia of the heart that no longer moves us when faced with dramas of daily life, these are the worst evils. Please, don’t be ashamed to weep.”press.vatican.va/content/salast…

Jesus was not risen only for Himself, but for all of us. He redeemed all the happiness which has remained unfulfilled in our lives. Faith casts out fear, and Christ’s resurrection removes sadness, just as the stone was removed from the tomb.

The Lord is Risen, Alleluia! The Church gives us 50 days to embarace this new life in the Risen Lord. Our gratitude to the Lord for all he has done for everyone without exclusion will increase. His love this Easter turns into mercy towards us, sinners. Let’s walk these 50 days.

'The attack on Annunciation House represents an escalation in Texas' efforts in recent years to militarize the border and to enact legislation criminalizing migration and people who migrate,' said Bishop Mark J. Seitz, CLINIC board member. ncronline.org/news/texas-esc…

Pope at Easter Urbi et Orbi: “Without the forgiveness of sins, there is no overcoming the barriers of prejudice, mutual recrimination, the presumption that we are always right and others wrong. Only the risen Christ opens the way for a renewed world.” press.vatican.va/content/salast…

Speaking to urgency of immigration reform, Bishop Mark J. Seitz: 'It is important that the entire Catholic community in the United States organize a robust, tenacious and unrelenting and eloquent defense of the rights of those who migrate, in season and out.' ncronline.org/news/texas-esc…

El ataque a la Casa de la Anunciación representa una escalada de los esfuerzos de Texas para militarizar la frontera y usar legislación que criminaliza a los migrantes y la migración. Las personas de fe tienen el deber de resistir estos proyectos racistas: @bishopseitz de El Paso

Haste and impatience are enemies of the spiritual life. God is love, and those who love never tire; they are not irascible and do not give ultimatums; they know how to wait. We would do well to contemplate the Crucified One to make His patience our own. #GeneralAudience

🇭🇹 The Hope Border Institute joins the HaitianBridge and other 480 organizations in asking for swift protection measures for Haitian nationals.

Check Guerline M.Jozef’s powerful statement and support them by donating, organizing and showing solidarity:

Francis: “We must be honest: we often lack patience. We need it as an ‘essential vitamin’ in order to get by, but it comes to us instinctively to become impatient and to respond to evil with evil; it is difficult to stay calm, to control our instincts.” vatican.va/content/france…

On the one hand, the United States is a nation of immigrants; at the same time, it is a nation that has resisted and demonized almost every successive wave of migration. A welcomed wave of immigrants coming the “right way” has never existed.
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Jesus entered Jerusalem as a humble and peaceful King: let us open our hearts to Him! Only He can free us from enmity, hatred, and violence, because He is mercy and the forgiveness of sins.

The Hope Border Institute El Paso-Ciudad Juárez said it out loud today: The border is welcome, hope, joy and resistance. No more killings at the border. No more inhumanity. No more racism and criminalization. As Bishop Mark J. Seitz called us to, we must pursue liberation for all.

The Hope Border Institute #MarchForDignity

The people unite with many others at San Jacinto plaza from all over the US. We support and we stand with the refugees and migrants!!Everyone has rights and the migrants certainly have a right to asylum! Jesus was once a migrant and we welcomed him!Let be more like Jesus!!

The Lord never points His finger; He opens His arms, as Jesus shows on the cross. He never closes the door, but invites us to enter. He never keeps His distance, but welcomes us. Let us spread His message of love that frees our hearts and fills us with joy that never fades.