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A Memorial of Remembrance

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'' As we fight to keep American democracy moving forward, as we continue to point a nation in the right direction. We remember those who gave sacrificially all they had, their very life. We honor them in humanitarian community activism '' 

                                                                                             - Archbishop Bobby Land  -

 

Cardinal Archbishop Bobby Land Speaks concerning Pope Francis Transition

 Official Statement: St. Francis Memorial

Southeast Texas Central South Archdiocese official statement from Metropolitan Archbishop Bobby Land Jr. during the reposed soul of the holy father, Pope Francis.

As the faithful around the world, and the people of God everywhere mourn the transition of our beloved holy father, ''the people's Pope Francis'', we offer our prayers for the Church at Rome, Christians, and people everywhere who loved this servant of God, we offer our supplications. We pray for all those in religious vocations, priest, clerics, bishops, archbishops, cardinals, sisters and brothers, and Mothers in Zion, and all of Christendom who loved Pope Francis, the Bishop of Rome and spiritual leader to over a billion of Catholics as well as non - Catholics. The chair of Peter in Rome is vacant. May Jesus and his ''blessed Mother Mary'' console God's children.

Without a doubt, the voice of Pope Francis and his global influence has deeply impacted domestic and global politics, diplomacy, and ethics in both private and public relations. His love for humanity and moral leadership has effected the world's conscience in many positive ways. He has represented Christians around the world, both protestant and catholic. A man of deep faith and compassion, he dedicated his life to helping the poor and calling for peace around the world. He promoted interfaith dialogue in advancing greater understanding and mutual respect. Pope Francis in his earthly life was a champion for human rights and social justice. A voice for the forgotten, an advocate for the marginalized, and a lover of all humanity. May the memory and legacy of Pope Francis foster a renewed sense of peace, kindness, unity, and hope for all mankind. We pray for the reposed soul of our brother. May God give him eternal glory, tranquility, peace, and rest with all the saints.

''O Lord, Creator and Redeemer of all the faithful, grant to the souls of your faithful departed the remission of their sins. Eternal rest grant unto them O Lord, and may you perpetual light shine upon them.

May they rest in peace.''

CARDINAL BOBBY LAND JR. CALLS FOR CEASE FIRE CONCERNING THE PALESTINIAN GENOCIDE

 THE WHOLE WORLD SEES THIS GENOCIDE

THE GENERATIONS COMING WILL PROTEST AND NOT TOLERATE SUCH EVIL

To my brothers and sisters, Palestinians and Hebrew Israelites in the United States and throughout the diaspora. My heart goes out to you and all the innocent victims and civilians in the middle east destruction of human life and infrastructure in the mist of all communications being cut off this Friday to Gaza and the outside world. We are saddened that Gaza and the mass nation of Palestinians, both Muslims and Christians are under siege and facing un-alive as Gaza has been plunged into darkness and the Israeli bombardment increases. The darkest violence against the innocent is being hidden from the world by a blind bias media. We pray for the souls of those some 60,000 housed in and around one of the last standing hospitals in Gaza in threat of being bombed, including women, children, and elderly. It is obvious that the violence has intensified, hidden from the world behind a curtain of darkness. As this massacre and genocide continues, those who cheer on and participate in this genocide will pay a heavy price for generations to come. The whole world is seeing Israel's violation of international law. We call on the international community and the United Nations to stop this evil.  As Gaza experience deterioration and massive destruction of its population, no nation who participates in this genocide including the United States will be spared from judgement. I again call for a cease fire. I call on the United States Congress and Government to stop funding this genocide.  As we pray for peace, we know there will be no lasting peace until justice prevails.   

Cardinal Bobby Land Jr. Celebrates Evergreen Mass Honoring Indigenous Humanity

"O Saint Joseph, whose protection is so strong and mighty, so prompt before the Throne of God: Remain ever green by Thy powerful intercession".............the Cardinal Archbishop's opening prayer during the Evergreen Mass in the Family Chapel this Sunday during evening vespers. During the celebration of this mass honoring Indigenous Humanity, the Cardinal stated that this mass of evergreen has deep meaning because it stays green even in winter. The evergreen is a symbol of life and hope: Hope for the Indigenous people of humanity in America and around the world. The sap of the tree is the gift of love, constant and enduring love. In spite of the ups and downs that life brings, our love and faith, but especially God's love remains lively and forever green. "As the evergreens, may our foliage remain green and functional throughout growing and changing seasons. May we and the Triumphant Saints produce green leaves throughout the entire year and seasons of life".............. the Cardinal Said.

ARCHBISHOP LAND | FREEDOM COMES WITH A PRICE BLACK HISTORY MONTH

 ARCHBISHOP OF TYLER  FR. BOBBY LAND JR.

Updated from Original Posting February 28, 2021 (Black History Month)

''As we reflect on black history month let us remember that every day is black history, every day we live we have opportunity to make black history. Everyday we live we have opportunity to make positive change and history for people of color and all Americans"

                                                                                                 - Archbishop Bobby Land Jr. -

                                                                                               

 Southeast Texas Central South Archdiocese Media Ministry Archives

Black Conservative Coalition Media Ministry Archives

Original Posting: February 28, 2021

IN A POST NOVEMBER 3 ELECTION DAY 2020, ARCHBISHOP SPEAKS DURING MASS

 

In a post November 3 Election Day 2020, Archbishop Bobby Land Jr. speaks during early morning and evening Mass. In what he believes to have been a corrupt election attempt against the overruling will of the America people to overturn the election. Also,  ''An evil agenda against patriotic, by partisan and conservative America is in full force now. The altar of Baal and child sacrifice appears to have no limits. Only God, his blessed Mother and the Triumphant Saints can save his people, the nation, and this democratic republic".....the Archbishop said. The Archbishop went on to say that, the United States of America is a democratic republic governed by constitutional laws, in order to have a free and fair election we must follow that law. The Archbishop reminds the faithful how God speaks to him often clearly during the offering of the Mass as he speaks the liturgy. 

''A Nation Seeks Justice"

Metropolitan Archbishop Bobby Land Jr. speaks amidst

 "A Nation Seeks Justice"

''I am deeply saddened over the recent killing death of George Floyd. We pray for the repose and eternal soul of George Floyd. The generations of disparities and systematic injustices inflicted particularly on people of color in America and around the world has reached it's peak. We have witnessed all forms of lawlessness and a nation literally on fire. These disparities have taken its toll on our american culture and communities in more disparities, innocent victims of death, distrust of those in authority, looting, rioting, more lawlessness, destruction of property, and a deeper blow against businesses and the american economy. Many of these businesses affected are black owned, businesses that employed black people, many low income families who now must rebuild and find ways to support their families. However, if black lives really do matter, then black political leaders, black clergy, black activist, and black media must address the overwhelming facts and proof of statistics that black on black crimes, killings, and murders in our nation far out number those perceived at the hands of police.

As we witness those in these communities who were not politically active, but criminally active, the media and public must cry out against police brutality. However, we must as well show equal grief, resentment, and insult for crimes against humanity in respect to black on black killings and murders with the same force and passion as now.

As George Floyd is memorialized and laid to rest today, as the world reflects on his life, It is my prayer that the Nation also remember all the silent victims who have experienced crimes against humanity inflicted by their own kind. Even in recent times these voices have gone and continue to go unheard. May God have mercy on our nation and communities. May the faithful pray without ceasing that God heal our land. As we recall the prophetic words of Amos the prophet, but let justice run down as waters, and righteousness as a mighty stream.'' 

"Our God is not a God of hate, he is a God of Love"

Southeast Texas Central South Archdiocese

Archbishop Bobby Land Jr.
Metropolitan See