On my way to Cuba
After two months in Malta, it is time to return to Cuba to continue the missionary work I have been doing there for the last 12 years. During the two months I am entitled to spend in Malta every two years, I had the opportunity to meet not only my...
After two months in Malta, it is time to return to Cuba to continue the missionary work I have been doing there for the last 12 years. During the two months I am entitled to spend in Malta every two years, I had the opportunity to meet not only my family and the Franciscan Capuchin Maltese friars but also many friends and benefactors.
Before leaving Malta, I would like to express my gratitude to all those who, throughout all these years, had paid their respect and showed so much interest in the missionary work in Cuba. Many thanks for all the invitations, meetings and telephone calls I received during my short stay in Malta. The support had been of great encouragement for me. Moreover, the fact that I know that so many are praying for me strengthens me more to continue this mission work abroad.
A word of thanks goes also to all those who offered their donations for various projects I am trying to realise in favour of the poor, sick, children in need and for the construction of a new church and pastoral centre in my parish. Many were those who tried to help financially. It is not possible to mention all by name, but among those whom I would really like to mention are the Franciscan Married Couples Group who meet at Floriana and who throughout the year organise various fund-raising activities; the Mosta Mission Fund; St Anne parish in Marsascala, who are twinned with our parish in Cuba; the Maltese Missionary Movement (MMM); various prayer groups, such as the Neocatechumens and the Charismatics, especially the community Tiġi Saltnatek; the Padre Pio Prayer Groups; the “Missionary Aid” group of the Mellieħa parish; the Capuchin Mission Office at Floriana who throughout the year helps by various means, and many others.
Although it is time to say goodbye, we will still keep in touch, especially by means of prayer. In the name of all the parishioners in Cuba and all those who will benefit from the financial aid, we promise you our prayers. May the Lord bless our country and the missionary zeal which had always been a characteristic of our people.