Pope Francis spoke beautifully of the faith and virtues of the Hispanic people — their “vibrant faith” and their “deep sense of family life.” And he addressed them with these personal, pastoral words, which I hope we can share widely around the archdiocese and the country: “Many of you have emigrated to this country at great personal cost, but in the hope of building a new life. Do not be discouraged by whatever challenges and hardships you face. I ask you not to forget that, like those who came here before you, you bring many gifts to your new nation. You should never be ashamed of your traditions. Do not forget the lessons you learned from your elders, which are something you can bring to enrich the life of this American land. … By contributing your gifts, you will not only find your place here, you will help to renew society from within.”