We must stay focused on the needs of the children and those mothers who are with them. They are frightened, in need of food, water, clothing and in some cases medical attention.
I am grateful for what Catholic Social Services here in the Rio Grande Valkey has been able to do to help coordinate a Church and community response to a rapidly developing human crisis. I am also grateful for so many volunteers, Catholics and non-Catholics, who have responded with compassion and seek to offer what help they can.
The Church will continue do all that we can to address the immediate needs of the women and children.
Now is not a time for political posturing. Rather, it is a time to respond to persons who are in need. Obviously it is important that local government, as well as state and federal jurisdictions act responsibly in addressing the needs of women and children. The Church, for her part, sees the face of Jesus in those who are in any kind of trouble, or are in need of a helping hand. We see Him in the children who are with us now; and I see Him in those who give of themselves to serve their needs. That is who we are.
It is vital that a spirit of cooperation prevail throughout the Valley so that the situation can be addressed in a way that upholds and respects the human dignity of the immigrant population.
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