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 St. John Chrysostom has said: �Do you wish to honor the body of Christ? Do not pay him homage in the temple clad in silk only to neglect him outside where he suffers cold and nakedness. The One who said �this is my body� is the same One who said: �You saw me hungry and you gave me no food�, and �whatever you did to the least of my brothers you did also to me�. What good is it if the Eucharistic table is overloaded with golden chalices and a fellow human being is dying of hunger.� John Paul II, Apostolic Letter: The Day of the Lord On June 15-22, 2008 the 49th International Eucharistic Congress will take place in Quebec City, Canada. The theme is: Gift of God for the Life of the World. Also in this month we are approaching the celebrations of the death and resurrection of Jesus of Holy Week, particularly through the institution of the Eucharist at the Last Supper, and we ponder anew how the Eucharist calls us to serve the poor, bring justice, and change the world. Try to get to the International Eucharistic Congress this year. What a great get away!
 The Eucharist is not merely an expression of communion in the Church?s life; it is also a project of solidarity for all of humanity. In the celebration of the Eucharist, the Church constantly renews her awareness of being a sign and instrument not only of intimate union with God but also of the unity of the whole human race. Each Mass, even when celebrated in obscurity or in isolation, always has a universal character. The Christian who takes part in the Eucharist learns to be promoter of communion, peace, and solidarity in every situation. More than ever, learn to experience the Eucharist as the great school of peace, forming men and women who, at various levels of responsibility in social, cultural and political life, can become promoters of dialogue and communion.� John Paul II, Apostolic Letter: Year of the Eucharist, 2004 Read more...
 The
Christian who takes part in the Eucharist learns to become a
promoter of communion, peace and solidarity in every
situation. More than ever, our troubled world, which began
the new Millennium with the specter of terrorism and the
tragedy of war, demands that Christians learn to experience
the Eucharist as a great school of peace." John Paul II. On example of this school may be found in Sharon, Massachusetts. Read more... For resources to create your own youth interfaith experiences
Catholic Relief Services conducts an important program
to
 train college leaders in the Catholic response HIV and AIDS. Students will: ●Learn about HIV and the Church's global work on the disease. ●Connect with other interested students from around the country. ●Hear from people directly affected by HIV & AIDS. ●Develop campus events for World AIDS Day, 12/1/2008. ●Work with CRS staff for resources and support during event planning. ●Raise funds to support HIV programs overseas. ●Build awareness of the disease and reduce stigma of AIDS on campus. Get involve, here's more... HIV Educational Resources from CRS "It was amazing to be able to tie my Catholic faith with my work in HIV&AIDS." -Christine Bestvina, Duke University
On March 8,women
 all
over the world celebrate International Women?s Day. A
national holiday in many countries and commemorated by
the United Nations, International Women's Day is the
story of ordinary women as makers of history. Though
often divided by national boundaries and by ethnic,
linguistic, cultural, economic and political
differences, this day allows women everywhere to look
back on a tradition of struggle for equality, justice,
peace and development. Women of the World:
Acoustic is an exploration of acoustic music by
some of the world?s leading female artists.Sandrine Kiberlain ? M'envoyer des Fleurs ? (France) Marta Topferova ? Grano de Arena ? (Czech Republic) Emiliana Torrini ? Sunnyroad ? (Iceland/Italy) Luca Mundaca ? N�o se Apavore ? (Brazil) Lura ? Bida Mariadu ? (Cape Verde) Mona ? Sekna ? (Algeria) Tamara Obrovac ? Tuca' La Louna ? (Croatia) Anastasia Moutsatsou ? Ola Ta Aiskola ? (Greece) Marta G�mez ? Paula Ausente ? (Colombia) Kaissa ? Wa ? (Cameroon) The Wailin' Jennys ? One Voice ? (Canada) A portion of Putumayo's proceeds from the sale of this album will be donated to the Global Fund for Women in support of their efforts to promote and defend the human rights of women and girls around the world. Listen to these tracks To hear sample tracks, select RealAudio or Windows Media format. |
Issue #4 March 2008
When faith matters, how will you help shape the world?
Lenten Resources Interfaith youth opportunities Church Teaching on Global Mission Global Mission links
Provoke believes the desire for social justice has long been a central theme, not only of our own Roman Catholic tradition, but of all the world religions. Provoke starts with that desire and engages you from the vantage of your own faith. As we explore issues of social justice and ethics, we do so within the context of inter-religious dialogue, and in the process, discover a rich treasure of common values.
Become a prayer partner in global mission. Receive email alerts with mission concerns to pray for and resources to use. Click Become a justice and peace partner in global mission. Email alerts will be sent concerning issues and tools to use to organize campaigns with others. Click Consider some type of short term mission experience, or become a lay missionary. We can assist you. Click Consider dedicating your life as a missionary priest, brother, or sister. Click
NO BORDERS: PASSION FOR CHRIST - PASSION FOR HUMANITY
Fr. Joe Matteucig, SX Fr. Carl Chudy, SX St. Francis Xavier Missionaries Our Lady of Fatima Shrine 101 Summer Street Holliston, MA 01746 508.429.2144 |
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