In solemnity to San José, this Friday the Bishop of Tlaxcala, Julio César Salcedo Aquino, He officiated a closed-door mass from the Parish of San José, which has been closed to the public for more than 3 years as it was affected by the 2017 earthquakes, hence he said that the same as the temple Tlaxcala families are fractured because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
“Our temple located in the heart of Tlaxcala is nothing more than a reflection of what we are suffering, just as the temple is invoiced so are our families, our health and society … how many have lost their jobs, their health or are suffering prolonged confinement, so this time we present San José the pandemic situation, its consequences and its prompt reconstruction ”, he said.
During the homily, the hierarch of the Catholic Church thanked the director of the National Center for Anthropology and History (INAH) Tlaxcala, José Vicente de la Rosa, for allowing this celebration considered emblematic for the diocese of Tlaxcala, as he assured that it is the first cathedral in the state capital.
???? | The Catholic faithful listen with attention and fervor to the homily offered by the Bishop of Tlaxcala, outside the temple of San José. pic.twitter.com/2kZT1efHbg
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“Precisely on March 19 of last year the masses began in the small parish chapel because of Covid-19, which led us down an uncertain path, not knowing what to expect, however, the diocese assumed with responsibility and seriousness the guidelines that the Mexican episcopate suggested us in a way preventive measures, as well as the measures of the federal and state governments and trusting in the mercy of God and keeping us close to the people ”.
He stated that although the feast of San José It is carried out in the midst of uncertainty and confusion, we must entrust ourselves with great confidence and request the intervention of San José so that he listens to the intentions of the people to be the guide during what is left of the pandemic
It is worth mentioning that the Catholic faithful listened to the Eucharistic celebration outside at the back of the San José temple, under the health protocols of healthy distance and use of face masks.
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