"The secret of the strength and resilience of the Ukrainian people in the midst of the ongoing war with Russia comes “from union with God” and from the Eucharist, affirmed the auxiliary bishop of Sambir in Ukraine, Hryhoriy Komar, during a Sept. 9 address to the International Eucharistic Congress in Quito, Ecuador.

“We have parishes where they have not stopped praying in the church for almost three years. People have their turn to pray day and night. Our strength is the Eucharist. The Eucharist is an invitation to communicate and forge communion with others. That is, to be with the people in the most difficult moments and to give one’s life for the people,” the prelate said in his remarks about the war that began on Feb. 24, 2022, with the Russian invasion."

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Question to ponder: What part of the Bishop's message has the most impact on you?

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