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“The Church will not ask for papers.” / “La Iglesia no pedirá papeles”.

“The Church will not ask for papers.” / “La Iglesia no pedirá papeles”.

padremigrante July 18, 2025 CMFN

“La Iglesia no pedirá papeles”.

El domingo, el obispo Daniel Flores de la diócesis de Brownsville, habló con fuerza y elocuencia en defensa de los migrantes, los pobres y los indocumentados. Al alimentar, ofrecer albergue y acoger a los migrantes, afirmó: “La Iglesia no pedirá papeles. No revisará los registros bautismales. No dejará de alimentar a los hambrientos porque alguien en Washington piense que la caridad necesita un permiso”. Gracias, obispo Flores.

Es alentador escuchar a los obispos alzar la voz y pedir a nuestra Iglesia que responda a las redadas y acciones del Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas de Estados Unidos (ICE). Las personas deberían poder acercarse a las iglesias y agencias de la Iglesia sin temor. Al atender a personas que viven con miedo, no se trata de política. Se trata de caridad. Se trata de ser el “buen samaritano”. El mensaje se repite en todo el país, ya que los obispos llaman a todas las personas a reconocer que nos encontramos en un momento de intensa negación de los derechos humanos y la dignidad humana en Estados Unidos.

Los agentes de inmigración ahora entran en iglesias, sinagogas y mezquitas, no solo durante los servicios religiosos, sino también cuando las comunidades religiosas alimentan y ofrecen servicios médicos y sociales a los pobres, para verificar la documentación. Estas tácticas no son política. No son justicia. Son simplemente actos de crueldad e inhumanidad.

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“The Church will not ask for papers.”

On Sunday, Bishop Daniel Flores, of Brownsville, TX., spoke forcefully and eloquently in defense of migrants, the poor and the undocumented. In feeding, offering shelter and welcoming migrants he stated: “The church will not ask for papers. It will not check for baptismal records. It will not stop feeding the hungry because someone in Washington thinks charity needs a permission slip.” Thank you, Bishop Flores.

It is encouraging to hear from Bishops speaking out and calling on our Church to respond to the raids and actions of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). People should be able to approach churches and agencies of the Church without fear. When caring for people living in fear, it is not about politics. It is about charity. It is to be the ‘Good Samaritan’. The message is being repeated across the country as bishops are calling all people to recognize that we are in a moment of intense denial of human rights and human dignity within the United States.

Immigration agents now enter churches, synagogues and mosques, not only during worship services but as the religious communities feed and offer medical and social services for the poor, to check on “papers”. Such tactics are not politics. They are not ‘justice’. They are simply acts of cruelty and inhumanity.

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To receive “Walk with My People, a Life in Migration Ministry,” one can order through the following link. I encourage everyone whom I may reach, especially followers of Padre Migrante, CMFN, PCMRT, to use the code 25004 for a 10% discount. There are larger discounts for bulk orders.

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Oh Jesús, tú nos llamas: “Síganme”. Bendice, Señor, a todos los que acogen tu llamado. Puede que el camino no sea fácil, pero tenemos la confianza de que todo es posible si caminamos contigo. Que este viaje nos abra los ojos a las maravillas de tu amor por nosotros. Oramos por toda tu gente, por todos los creyentes e incrédulos, por los líderes y seguidores. Oramos por la sanación, el perdón, la compasión, la justicia y la paz. Oramos para que, al seguirte, nosotros también podamos ser pescadores de hombres. Bendícenos en nuestro viaje.

O Jesus, you call us, “Come after me.” Bless, O Lord, all who welcome your call. The path may not be easy, but we have confidence that all things are possible if we walk with you. May this journey, open our eyes to the wonders of your love for us. We pray for all your people, for all believers and unbelievers, for leaders and followers. We pray for healing, for forgiveness, for compassion, for justice, for peace. We pray that as we follow you, we too can be fishers of men. Bless us on our journey. 

Pastoral care and sacraments for the poor / Atención pastoral y sacramentos para los pobres When criticism hits a nerve / Cuando la crítica toca la fibra sensible

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