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"When autonomy and dependence became experiences of love, then obedience and authority reach a balance and foster great inner joy." - Archbishop Braz de Aviz, Head Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life, when asked about the problem of misunderstandings between religious congregations and local bishops
· ASIA : Bishops’ Institute of Theological Animation IV On Christian Discipleship - FABC
· ASIA : "Bishop as Father, Brother and Friend of Priest" Seminar for Bishops - FABC
· HOMILY : Salt and Light by José Antonio Pagola
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· VATICAN
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The Office of Theological Concern of FABC will be organizing the 4th Bishops’
ASIA : "Bishop as Father, Brother and Friend of Priest" Seminar for Bishops - An international seminar for Bishops in Asia on the theme "Bishop as Father, Brother and Friend of Priest" will be organized by the FABC-Office of Clergy on May 16-21, 2011 at
HOMILY : Salt and Light by José Antonio Pagola (Fifth Sunday of the Year A – 6 February 2011 - Matthew 5, 13-16) If the disciples put into practice the Beatitudes, their lives will have a social significance and impact. Jesus himself tells them so, using two unforgettable metaphors. Even though they seem to be an insignificant group compared to that powerful empire controlled by
Isn’t that a ridiculous claim? Jesus explains to them how it will be possible. Salt doesn't seem to be much of a thing, but it begins to have an effect precisely when it is mixed with food and seems to have disappeared. The same happens when a lamp is lit: it can only light up the surroundings when it is placed it in the midst of darkness.
Jesus is not thinking of a church separate from the world, hidden behind rites and doctrines and closed in on herself and her own problems. Jesus wants to introduce into human history a group of followers capable of transforming life by their living the Beatitudes.
We all know what salt is used for. On the one hand, it does not allow food to rot. On the other, it gives food its taste and allows us to savor it better. Food is good, but it can rot; it is palatable, but it can be insipid. We need salt.
The world isn't bad, but we can ruin it. Life is enjoyable, but it can become meaningless and disagreeable. A church that practices the Beatitudes helps society not to get more corrupt and dehumanized. Disciples who live the gospel help to reveal the true meaning of life.
There is a problem Jesus warns his disciples about. If salt becomes tasteless, it is no longer useful. If disciples lose their evangelical identity, they will no longer produce the effect Jesus wants. Christianity will be ruined. The church will have no worth. Christians will become superfluous in society.
The same happens with light. We all know it is used to help us see clearly. Disciples reveal the deepest meaning of life if people can see in them "the works" of the Beatitudes. So they should not be hidden, neither must they do things to be seen. Through their lives they bring clarity and light so that the true face of the Father in heaven can be revealed.
We may not use the church to satisfy our own likes and preferences.
Jesus wants her to be salt and light. To evangelize is not to combat modern secularization with worldly strategies, still less make of the church an "anti-society", other-worldly institution. Only a church that lives the Gospel can respond to the original desire of Jesus. - http://sanvicentemartirdeabando.org Forwarded by Vally de Souza S.J. vallydesouza@jesuits.net
The Tibetan spiritual leader was the guest speaker at the Josephite Summit, a meeting of past and present students, their parents and the college’s well wishers. Some 3,000 people attended this year’s summit on Jan. 30.
Father Pinto described Dalai Lama as the mahatma (great soul) of the world. "By inviting him we wanted to affirm the diversity of the world we live in, and send a message that Buddhism was a great religion and we have great respect for it," Father Pinto added.
The Dalai Lama praised Christian contributions to
The Nobel Peace laureate also disapproved of Hindu extremists attacking churches on the pretext of checking alleged conversions. Such incidents are against the tolerant nature of Hinduism, which he said is the most inclusive religion in the world. The Tibetan spiritual leader termed
Some 100 Tibetan students study in the college, which was founded 128 years ago. It imparts graduate, post-graduation and research education to more than 5,000 students. - www.ucanews.com
From the Salesian Congregation among those present will be Fr Pascual Chávez, Rector Major and President of the USG, Fr Francesco Cereda, Councillor for Formation and Fr Juan José Bartolomé, who will present a paper on "The theological foundation of consecrated life" on Wednesday 9 February. Sr. Inigo Joachim, Former Superior General of St. Ann’s Chennai, presently doing her prison ministry in Tihar Jail, Delhi, Holy Cross sister Evelyn from JDV - Pune, Jesuit Provincial Fr. George Pattery SJ from Kolkatta are participating from India. The Theological Seminar is a follow up to the International Congress on Consecrated Life "Passion for Christ, passion for humanity", held in Rome in December 2004 attended by over 800 people. On that occasion the religious meeting together for the first time examined the signs of the times and the challenges they presented for consecrated life.
As a result there was a greater awareness of the need to give consecrated life a "samaritan," image, changing the way it was presented and restoring the fascination of this vocation. Six years later there will now be further consideration of the subject through a theological reflection specifically directed to a particular form of consecrated life - the apostolic, in order to make a contribution based on experience and reflection to religious men and women who spend their lives in the evangelisation and the service of the people of God.
With talks on general themes and contributions on more particular ones the Seminar will encourage reflection on the role of theology in consecrated apostolic life, indentifying the main issues and challenges which the world and the Church pose to it and also encourage further study and research in order to give new vitality to the witness of consecrated persons. - http://www.infoans.org
In January, Pope Benedict XVI appointed the former archbishop of
Archbishop Braz de Aviz said he appreciated that liberation theology promoted the preferential option for the poor, which represents "the church's sincere and responsible concern for the vast phenomenon of social exclusion." But while liberation theology, which saw a strong tie between the spiritual liberation from sin and the need for temporal liberation from poverty and social ills, had positive elements, there were tendencies that needed correction, he said.
The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith prepared two documents in the 1980s "correcting issues linked to using the Marxist method in the interpretation of reality," he said. Christians must understand the option for the poor as a religious obligation and not part of an ideology, he said.
The prefect of the congregation overseeing religious life in the Catholic Church said that when he was picked for the post, he was concerned that his not being a member of a religious order would somehow be a detriment.
But Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, the
Part of the problem behind a lack of vocations in religious life, he said, is because "the influence of today's individualism and relativism has reached, at least in part, even some areas of consecrated life, diminishing its vigor." "The lack of a theological and mystical experience of the Holy Trinity as the source of communion has brought negative statements about community life," such as when some religious say the biggest penance they face is communal living, he said.
The archbishop said consecrated men and women need to explore more deeply the mystery of God to strengthen their relationships with others. By truly understanding that God is love and that all people are created in his image, men and women living in a religious community will be better able to see those they live with as an opportunity to experience God and to experience love, he said.
When asked about the problem of misunderstandings between religious congregations and local bishops, Archbishop Braz de Aviz said, "When autonomy and dependence became experiences of love, then obedience and authority reach a balance and foster great inner joy." - http://www.catholicnews.com
VATICAN : Religious are called to show how doing God's will brings joy, pope says By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- As those who dedicate their lives most completely and publicly to following Christ, consecrated men and women are called to show the world the fullness of joy and beauty that comes from seeking to do God's will, Pope Benedict XVI said. Celebrating vespers with members of religious orders Feb. 2, the feast of the Presentation of the Lord and the World Day for Consecrated Life, the pope recited a special prayer to entrust members of religious orders and institutes to the protection of Mary "so that the church would be edified by their holiness of life."
In his homily during the evening service in St. Peter's Basilica, Pope Benedict said that Mary and Joseph's devotional act of presenting the baby Jesus in the temple is an "icon" for the Catholic men and women who have presented themselves to God and vowed to serve him completely. "Consecrated men and women are called to demonstrate the primacy of God (and) passion for the Gospel lived as a form of life and proclaimed to the poor and the least of the earth," the pope said. Pope Benedict asked religious "to be careful listeners to the word" of God, to scrutinize and pray over Scripture and to live "the following of the chaste, poor and obedient Christ in such a way as to be a living interpretation of the word of God" for others.
The pope said the modern world, especially the culture of the wealthiest countries, is "marked frequently by a radical plurality" where every possible lifestyle and choice is presented as having equal validity. The Catholic response, he said, must be a renewed commitment to ensuring that "our Christian witness is bright and coherent and that our efforts to educate are even more attentive and generous."
Earlier in the day, at the end of his weekly general audience, Pope Benedict asked all Catholics to pray for the religious, who, "taking vows of poverty, chastity and obedience, tend toward holiness while serving children, young people, the sick, the aged and those who are alone." "Their service is a particularly precious gift for the church," the pope said. - http://www.catholicnews.com
Bold child greets Pope at the
Pope reflects on Teresa of Ávila - Pope Benedict XVI recognizes Teresa of Ávila and the importance of prayer during his general audience. link: http://www.romereports.com/palio/Pope-reflects-on-Teresa-of-Aacutevila-english-3480.html - http://www.romereports.com
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