Bishop David Bonnar reflects on last two years with Catholic Diocese of Youngstown
Rev. David J. Bonnar and the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown released the annual pastoral letter to parishioners, also available to the entire Mahoning Valley online.
Excerpt from Practicing Faith, Hope, and Love: Living the Virtues Together in Tough Times
“In the past two years as your Bishop, I have seen over and over again that the people of Northeast Ohio are indeed ‘tough people,’ adapting to the changing times and supporting one another. As Christians in this portion of the Lord’s Vineyard, we know that our toughness and endurance always flow from the faith, hope, and love we have in God. God’s work, love, and revelation are always first, deeper than anything we might try to accomplish on our own.”
In his pastoral letter, Bishop Bonnar explores the virtues of faith, hope, and love as “the answer to the present moment, showing the path through our challenges and grief.”
In its chapters, Bishop Bonnar offers “practical ideas to promote a grateful, growing, confident and united faith; a patient, joyful, resilient, realistic and shared hope; and an intentional, concrete, compassionate, life-giving, unexpected and bonding love.”
Bishop Bonnar’s entire pastoral letter can be found online.
For a more in-depth summary of Practicing Faith, Hope, and Love, read the story in the June/July edition of The Catholic Echo.
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