Abidjan, 21 October, 2025 / 4:47 pm (ACI Africa).
The representative of the Holy Father in Ivory Coast has urged members of the Teams of Our Lady (END) to deepen their trust in God and remain steadfast in prayer as they continue the mission of supporting Christian married couples.
In his homily during the opening of the pastoral year for END members on Sunday, October 19, Archbishop Mauricio Rueda Beltz emphasized that prayer must remain the foundation of every Christian’s life.
“Persevere in prayer and trust in God. The image of Moses, hands raised until sunset to secure Israel’s victory, perfectly illustrates persevering prayer,” Archbishop Beltz said at Good Shepherd Parish of Abidjan Catholic Archdiocese, referring to the First Reading of the 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Exodus 17:8-13.
The representative of the Holy Father in Ivory Coast added, “Prayer is an opportunity to encounter God. When we pray, we remain in contact with God. The one who prays can grasp God’s thoughts and will; he can see things as God does, since he shares His perspective.”
“In the desires of our lives, when we feel that nothing is going well, when we are tossed by the violent winds of despair and anxiety, doubt arises, and we may think that God has abandoned us. In such moments, we must keep trust in God. Know that we are not alone, for God walks alongside us,” he said, still drawing inspiration from Exodus 17:8-13.
