As I gather my thoughts this Wednesday, our hearts and eyes turn toward South America, where the Holy Father is carrying out an apostolic journey. Today, Pope Leo XIV arrives in Peru, a land where he spent decades living, listening, and laboring before walking the path of St. Peter. For the global Church, and particularly for our brothers and sisters across Latin America, this visit is a profound moment of grace, renewal, and apostolic courage.
Pope Leo’s presence among the faithful in Peru reminds us that the mission of the Church is never distant from the realities of everyday life. He calls us to bring our Catholic faith out of the sacristy and into the public square, infusing our professional careers, our communities, and our cultural institutions with the light of the Gospel. Whether we are in Lima, Phoenix, or anywhere across our expanding global network, we share in this same vital calling: to be salt and light, to transform the culture with integrity, truth, and steadfast love.
This sense of global mission and apostolic urgency fills our community today as we look forward to a major milestone. Yesterday marked the official close of enrollment for the Tepeyac Leadership Initiative. And next Spring we will launch the tenth generation of TLI. Across multiple time zones and diverse professional fields, an extraordinary group of talented Catholic professionals will step forward to answer the call to lead.
The closing of enrollment represents months of discernment, prayers whispered over personal and professional commitments, and the quiet promptings of the Holy Spirit in the hearts of leaders who are ready to say yes to forming their consciences and stepping up in the public square.
Now, the real work of preparation begins, and we need our entire TLI family behind it.
As these incoming participants prepare to embark on their formative journey this coming February, I ask you to keep them closely in your prayers. Pray that the Holy Spirit grants them docility, resilience, and deep intellectual and spiritual formation. Pray that their families are blessed and protected as they balance demanding careers with this intensive formation and eventual leadership commitment. And let us pray for one another, that our entire movement continues to grow in unity, boldness, and grace.
The challenges of the modern cultural landscape are real, but so is the promise of Christ. When we look at the Holy Father’s mission in South America, and when we witness the dedication of professionals stepping up through TLI, we are filled with an overwhelming sense of hope and eager anticipation for what God is building through this apostolate.
Thank you for being the heart of Tepeyac Leadership. Let us continue to strengthen our movement together, trusting in the powerful intercession of Our Lady of Guadalupe and St. Juan Diego.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
P.S. By joining us at the Tepeyac Leadership Gala, you directly invest in forming the next generation of lay Catholic leaders for civil society. This elegant evening is vital to funding our mission, and your presence ensures we can continue empowering faithful leaders to transform our culture. Reserve your seat today to support this transformative work.
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