by Bishops Daniel E. Garcia & Brendan J. Cahill (U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops)
In light of several recent immigration enforcement encounters resulting in the loss of life, Bishop Garcia and Bishop Cahill issued a pastoral reflection.
Mientras el Centro de Texas experimenta intensas lluvias, damos gracias a Dios por el don de la lluvia, que renueva la tierra y sostiene su creación. Al mismo tiempo, elevamos nuestras oraciones por todas las personas que puedan verse afectadas por lo que se describe como un posible evento de inundaciones sin precedentes. Pedimos al Señor que proteja toda vida humana y fortalezca a quienes sirven y responden.
As Central Texas experiences significant rainfall, we give thanks to God for the gift of rain that refreshes the earth and sustains His creation. We also lift in prayer all those who may be impacted by what is being described as the potential for unprecedented flooding, asking the Lord to protect lives and strengthen those who serve and respond.