Pastoral letter Release 2019-2020
The Pastoral letter for the year 2019-2020 based on Pastoral Theme “go and do likewise” (Lk 10:37) was released on 2nd June 2019 by Rev. Dr. Filipe Neri Ferrão Archbishop of Goa and Daman. At the release of the Pastoral letter at the St. Cristo Rei Hall, Borda, Margao his Grace stated that it is our responsibility in the light of the faith to spread the goodness of God to others. The Parable of the good Samaritan challenges us to go and do likewise to uphold human dignity, to witness the compassion of God and to give alms to the poor and the needy. He told the faithful to continue for providing funds to help the needy.
His Grace appreciated and expressed his gratitude to the Diocesan Secretariat for preparing the booklet. The Diocesan Cathechetical Centre has been entrusted to make the Pastoral Theme and the Letter come alive in our parishes. Fr Romeu Godinho expressed his gratitude to the Archbishop for releasing the Pastoral letter.
The explaination of the logo of the Pastoral letter goes as such
- The luminous circle represents the radiance of God the Father, which enlightens every human person to love and serve humanity.
- The extended hand is of Jesus, God the Son, who invites us to reach out and share our resources with the poor and the needy.
- The dove symbolises the Holy Spirit, God the Holy Spirit, who strengthens us with his gifts and fruits to carry on his mission.
- Rays: We, Christ’s faithful, are sent out to live out His mandate, “Go and do likewise.”
- Dark silhouettes: We choose to empathize and reach out to the needy, the wounded, the marginalized and the disadvantaged, irrespective of class, creed, caste or race.