Rubén Tierrablanca González

Rubén Tierrablanca González (24 August 1952 – 22 December 2020) was a Mexican prelate of the Catholic Church. Quotes Of course the mission is not without danger because terrorism strikes anywhere. But this makes it all the more urgent and important to work for dialogue in the spirit of Francis of Assisi. Regardless of Tension and Fear Franciscan Friars Open International Fraternity for Mission of Ecumenical and Interreligious Dialogue (24 November 2003) Fides News Agency To meet the challenges of the present day to bear witness faith to our Christian faith and hope, the international Fraternity of Friars Minor in Istanbul strives to build relations of ecumenical and interreligious dialogue with men and women of good will and believers of other religions and Churches . We know the journey is long with obstacles at every step but we are certain that dialogue is the path to brotherhood and peace, in keeping with the will of the God of life. From Franciscans in Turkey testimonial of hospitality and service: Superior of Franciscan Fraternity in Istanbul reports to Fides (2 February 2005) Fides News Agency Ecumenism is making progress in Turkey and we hope this will continue and grow. Communion among the different communities is increasing. We are all committed to dialogue and common prayer so we may offer the world around us witness of unity in Christ. Catholic religious in Turkey are keenly aware that they have a mission of ecumenical and interreligious dialogue if they wish to bear witness to the message of peace and harmony which Jesus Christ offers the world. Ecumenism makes progress and hope grows for a visit by Pope Benedict XVI (16 January 2006) Fides News Agency Building peace and brotherhood in the world and among believers is and will always be a daily task which we Christians wish to announce in the truth of the Risen Lord. Christ is truly Risen. Living the fruits of Easter 2006 among Muslims and Jews: experience of the Franciscan Fraternity in Istanbul (24 April 2006) Fides News Agency Quotes about Rubén Tierrablanca González His pastoral style was characterized by closeness and good-natured patience. He weaved relationships step by step, in the fabric of daily life, and always supported the occasions of common prayer with Christians of other Churches that I too have tried to promote in recent years here in Istanbul. Claudio Monge, Farewell to Bishop Rubén Tierrablanca, beloved pastor and man of fraternal charity (23 December 2020) Fides News Agency External links Category:1952 births Category:Catholics from Mexico Category:Franciscans Category:Roman Catholic bishops Category:2022 deaths Category:Deaths from disease