We Are One: Reflection for 20 October 2026

Bishop Sylvester David of the Archdiocese of Cape Town shared a reflection on October 20, 2026, regarding the importance of welcoming immigrant communities. He noted that a recent archdiocesan gathering held on October 17 brought together immigrants from Europe and Asia to serve as a sign of unity against xenophobia and fear.

The bishop used the writings of St. Paul in Ephesians to explain that shared baptism defines identity more than borders, languages, or legal status. He encouraged people to dismantle prejudice within parishes, workplaces, and neighborhoods by embracing the heritages of immigrant brothers and sisters.