‘María, pilar de nuestra fe y estrella de la misión’, carta dominical del arzobispo de Sevilla (11-10-2026)

Archbishop José Ángel Saiz Meneses of Seville issued a Sunday letter for October 11, 2026, focusing on Mary as a pillar of faith in honor of the feast of Our Lady of the Pillar. He noted that tradition presents the Virgin Mary as a source of strength for the apostle James during the early evangelization of the region.

The archbishop stated that while Mary does not remove obstacles, she provides hope and encourages perseverance in mission. He encouraged the faithful to live with firm faith by encountering Jesus Christ, building their lives on him, and testifying to the Gospel with joy. Saiz Meneses added that faith grows through prayer, liturgy, and acts of charity.

In his letter, the archbishop also called for fraternity and urged the community to welcome people from Hispanoamerica, noting that they enrich the local Church through their faith, popular piety, and traditions.