No One Exempt From Missionary Vocation, Says Pope Says Every Church Activity Should Have Mission Perspective

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Says Every Church Activity Should Have Mission Perspective

VATICAN CITY, JAN. 25, 2012 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI says that every component of the Church should feel bound by Christ’s mandate to preach the Gospel, so that He is proclaimed everywhere.

The Pope said this in a text for World Mission Day, which the Vatican released today. World Mission Day will be celebrated this year Oct. 21.

“All the components of the great mosaic of the Church must feel strongly drawn in by the Lord’s mandate to preach the Gospel, so that Christ is proclaimed everywhere,” the Holy Father affirmed. (more)

That they all may be one

Posted by CSSF on 01/16/2012
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taken from the Vatican Website

Eight Days reflecting on our change in Christ

Over the coming week we are invited to enter more deeply into our faith that we will all be changed through the victory of our Lord Jesus Christ. The biblical readings, commentaries, prayers and questions for reflection, all explore different aspects of what this means for the lives of Christians and their unity with one another, in and for today’s world. We begin by contemplating the Christ who serves, and our journey takes us to the final celebration of Christ’s reign, by way of His cross and resurrection:

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JANUARY PRAYER INTENTION

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JANUARY INTENTION:    To pray for and to bring to our awareness the sufferings of those who are being abused through the practice of human trafficking.

  • For the Church, its leaders and all of God’s people that they may be strengthened to continue in the struggle to alleviate the trafficking of women and children.
  • For all nations to work together to end human rights’ abuses, especially the trafficking of women and children.
  • For those who suffer the atrocities of human trafficking, that they may find healing and new life through the grace of God and the care of others.
  • For those responsible for the trafficking of human beings, that they may be touched by God’s grace to seek the path of justice and to respect the dignity of human life.
  • For those who give tirelessly of their time, talents and resources to provide information to the world about human abuses, assistance to those abused and inspiration to those seeking justice.

Prepared by Johnna Ciezobka, North America

  • Write at least one letter in response to Amnesty International’s appeal for letters on a current issue i.e.: trafficking.
  • Investigate one product, for example, chocolate, coffee, clothes, etc. that we consume and educate ourselves and our sisters on how the production and availability of the product may involve human trafficking.

National Migration Week

Posted by CSSF on 01/09/2012
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National Migration Week 2012: January 8-14

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Just as on the road to Emmaus, Christ’s disciples met him in the guise of a stranger, this year’s theme helps remind us that Christ makes himself present to each of us in the lonesome traveler, the newcomer, and the migrant.  We are called to open our hearts and provide hospitality to those in need.  It is our duty to create a space of welcome and acceptance to the migrant who finds himself or herself far away from home and in a vulnerable situation.

Throughout the fall we will be providing a number of resources that reflect on this theme.  Please check back regularly to see what new resources are available for your use.Some of these items will be available for download only while others will be available in bulk for a nominal price through the USCCB publishing office.If there are resources that you think would be helpful for your ministry, please let me know at TScribner@usccb.org, and I will do what I can to meet your needs.  To purchase National Migration Week material, please contact USCCB publishing at 800-235-8722 or visit their website to browse Migration and Refugee Services material.

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