Introduction “Today missionary activity still represents the greatest challenge for the Church and her missionary task must remain foremost,” says Pope Francis in the Apostolic Exhortation Evangelii Gaudium. And he adds: “We cannot passively and calmly wait in our church buildings.” It is necessary to move “from a pastoral ministry of mere conservation to a […]
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Talk – Rossano Sala
It is wonderful to be here to listen together to the “appeals of the Spirit” in the situations of the world, the Church and your Congregation. The synodal journey of the universal Church on the theme Young People, Faith and Vocational Discernment is certainly a “word” that the Spirit is addressing to all of […]
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“Arise and Walk” A Consideration of the Grammar of the Journey In Dialogue with the Book of Deuteronomy
Introduction: the dynamic of the word We listen to the Word that has called us together. It is a Word we are to listen to “today” but one that comes from far away. Before allowing the Word to speak, let us try to understand the path that has brought it to us. I do […]
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Women of the Covenant Today Mission and Life
1. “Arise, go on your journey” (Dt. 10:11) trusting in the Promise Sisters, Daughters of St. Paul, you have chosen as the motto of your 11th General Chapter: “Arise, go on your journey” (Dt. 10:11), trusting in the Promise. Thus it would be well to start from here: from the text and its meaning, […]
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