IN TROUBLED TIMES, WE MUST STICK TOGETHER

In troubled times, we must remain united as a family in Christ.

The Apostles faced persecution, hardship, division, imprisonment, and even martyrdom, yet they remained faithful because they understood that the Church is not merely an institution—it is a family founded by Our Lord Jesus Christ.

As descendants of the Apostolic Faith, we inherit not only their teachings but also their responsibility to love one another, support one another, pray for one another, and carry one another’s burdens.

Now is not the time for unnecessary division.
Now is not the time for pride.
Now is not the time for personal agendas.

Now is the time to stand together.

The enemy rejoices when Christians are divided, but Christ prayed:

“That they all may be one.” (John 17:21)

We may come from different backgrounds, nations, traditions, or rites, yet we serve the same Lord, profess the same Gospel, and seek the same Kingdom.

When one brother suffers, we all suffer.
When one sister rejoices, we all rejoice.
When one falls, we help them rise again.

The early Christians were known for their love, unity, and perseverance. Let us follow their example.

May we remain steadfast in faith, strong in charity, patient in trial, and unwavering in our commitment to Christ and His Church.

Together we can endure every storm.
Together we can proclaim the Gospel.
Together we can strengthen one another.
Together we can continue the mission entrusted to the Apostles.

For we are not strangers.

We are family.

We are brothers and sisters in Christ.

And by the grace of God, we shall stand together until the end.

One Faith • One Church • One Mission

TIKHON II
Vicar General
The Society of Vaticano Americano