Ukrainian refugees on Lviv railway station waiting for train to escape to the EU in 2022. (Photo: Shutterstock)
“God walks with His people” is the theme chosen by the Holy Father for the 110th World Day of Migrants and Refugees (WDMR), which is held today, Sunday, September 29, 2024.
The Message addresses the itinerant dimension of the Church with a particular focus on our migrant brothers and sisters, a contemporary icon of the journeying Church.
It is a path to be undertaken in a synodal way, overcoming all threats and obstacles, in order to reach our true homeland together. During this journey, wherever people find themselves, it is essential to recognise the presence of God who walks with His people, assuring them of His guidance and protection at every step. Yet it is equally essential to recognize the presence of the Lord, Emmanuel, God-with-us, in every migrant who knocks at the door of our hearts and offers an opportunity for encounter.