” “"We are going on loving our peoples, and we are investing all our energies in the real meaning of life. We don’t need to rely on any kind of superiority to state that the light of the Gospel has permeated Europe’s history, originating an involvement project with the destinies of different countries. Moreover, we don’t ignore that wars and conflicts have crossed almost all decades. We just have to remain united and believe that Christian faith is a really special heritage for the present and the future of Europe". With this reflection, the second day of the assembly of the presidents of the European Bishops Conferences (CCEE) opened in Fatima today. It is going on until August 7th. "Many people believe the new Europe was already born", it is also written in the reflection proposed to the assembly, but it will be accomplished only as soon as there is "a transcendent dimension", rendered visible by "an open and provoking Christianity". However, "it’s neither time to condemn nor to alarm. As pilgrim Church in different countries, the important thing is that we go on enumerating God’s marvels not as a historical datum or as known and repeated subject, but as novelty to be welcomed in many different ways". Today, the works of the assembly include exchange of information, experiences and indications on marriage and the family.” “
