A Pastoral Letter From the Desk of Bishop Burgos

Dear Beloved Family of God,

In the past week, I have received many requests for statements about the pressing issues confronting our nation and world. Your desire for clarity, courage, and leadership is not lost on me. And yet, I hesitated.

We are living in a time when opinions, no matter how well-intentioned, often deepen division rather than build understanding. I feared that adding mine might only amplify the noise and contribute to the chaos so many are already struggling to navigate.

Still, I must confess that your requests have not left me. They have stirred my spirit, interrupted my sleep, and led me into deep prayer. Night after night, I wrestled with what to say, how to say it, and whether saying anything at all would truly serve the Body of Christ.

Then, in the stillness of last night, I heard the gentle prompting of the Holy Spirit: “Don’t share your opinions. Tell them about Jesus.”

And so, I write to you today, not to comment on headlines or controversies, but to speak from a place of humility and deep conviction about the One who shapes my life, my leadership, and my hope.

I offer this reflection trusting that it may bring clarity about where I stand as a disciple and leader, encouragement and hope where there is weariness, and a faithful challenge to all of us who seek to follow Christ in this season.

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