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Pope Francis walks among a crowd of well-wishers who went to see him off to Rome Wednesday Feb. 17, 2016 at the Abraham Gonzalez International Airport in Juarez. The Juarez stop capped a 5-day visit to Mexico. Rudy Gutierrez / El Paso Times(Photo: Rudy Gutierrez/El Paso Times, Rudy Gutierrez/El Paso Times)Buy Photo
In the Roman Catholic liturgy, the Christmas season ends with the baptism of Jesus and the inauguration of his public ministry. This year, one reading was from the book of the prophet Isaiah and proclaimed, “Like a shepherd he feeds his flock.”
This standard of care framed everything that Jesus said and did in proclaiming the reign of God in the midst of the people. Today’s disciples of Jesus are called to be shepherds as well.
During Pope Francis’ historic visit, we witnessed the living out of that prophetic mission. Everything the Holy Father said and did across Mexico proclaimed God’s reign of love and care, even here, on the border. e has given us a model to follow: Jesus, the good shepherd who cares for his flock.
He spoke truth to power, using the social teachings of scripture, with all of the political implications; strongly reminding representatives of government of their responsibility to serve the whole nation, the powerful and the marginalized, the wealthy and the poor, the social hierarchy and the indigenous.
He called for reform of laws, sensitivity to cultural differences, inclusion of all in government and the particular protection of the youth. He called the Mexican bishops to solidarity and collaboration to work for the common good and the most vulnerable.
He went to the outskirts of Mexico City, to workers and families, bringing words of hope and light to the struggles of labor issues, family strife and the ever-present cartel activity which plagues Mexican society.
He traveled to the most southern region of Chiapas, recognizing the validity of the indigenous community and incorporating their languages and cultural practices into the formal worship of the Church.
In Morelia, the hub of cartel activity, he urged young people to resist the culture of drugs and violence, to seek out education and employment opportunities that would give them futures of hope.
And he completed the journey of the pilgrim, the refugee and the migrant in Juárez, looking over the border into El Paso, blessing our little corner of the world. In every space, he spoke briefly but to the point, highlighting very salient principles to apply to our daily lives and activities – the dignity of every human being.
First, he reminds us of our right and obligation to engage in civic participation; not just for our own benefit but for the benefit of all people, especially the most voiceless and vulnerable in our midst.
He calls us to remember the wisdom of our elders, to the care for the sick, blessing children and caregivers alike, reminding the youth to prepare for the future, to resist the temptation of values which encourage quick wealth and individualism to the detriment of the human person.
He calls workers and employers to remember that work exists to enhance human dignity not slavery, to provide a roof and a living wage, urging businesses to provide sustainable employment and reasonable work conditions, and laborers to remember that negotiation requires collaboration.
And, finally, in Juárez, he called prisoners to prepare for re-entry into society, offering them a sense of self-worth and a vision of possibility and hope. He called us to look into and reform the root causes of societal dysfunction as a part of rehabilitation models.
Pope Francis invites us all to repent of a culture where human beings are disposable, whether poor, indigenous, offenders, people in movement, sick or aged.
He reminded El Paso that we are one community with Juárez, for better or worse, no matter the political and geographic boundary between us.
Using a crucifix crafted and gifted by a prisoner, he stood with his crozier as a shepherd guiding his flock, calling us to open our hearts, change our ways and believe in the good news that we are beloved children of God, one community of humanity.