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From the Director's Desk
"Deeds done well"- note the emphasis that St. Vincent Pallotti places on how things are done. Too often there are many deeds that are not done well. They are done in a half-hearted, almost mechanical way. This is a "maintenance" mentality, as noted by the 2012 Synod on the New Evangelization. A missionary mode of operating, as emphasized by the Synod and by Pope Francis in Evangelii Gaudium, was at the core of the actions of St. Vincent Pallotti. Today is Pallotti's feast day. As founder of the Union of Catholic Apostolate, an association of lay people, consecrated persons, and clergy, a part of which is the Society of the Catholic Apostolate (Pallottine Fathers and Brothers), he understood the need for all Christians to be people of action, apostles of Christ.
Today in Washington, D.C., thousands and thousands of people are taking to the streets in a show of action for life. One of the things that characterizes this effort is the joy that those who participate show in witness to life. Sometimes people of action, including Catholics, do not show joy in their actions. Joyful action will draw others, invite others, unite them, and send them forth to collaborate for the good of the Church and for the world. As we celebrate today the feast of the Patron of the Catholic Apostolate Center, St. Vincent Pallotti, I invite you to reflect on the the words of St. John Paul II and to do many deeds to make them a reality:
"Continue to multiply your efforts so that what was prophetically announced by Vincent Pallotti, and the Second Vatican Council authoritatively confirmed, may become a happy reality, that all Christians are authentic apostles of Christ in the Church and in the world."
-Homily of June 22, 1986
St. Vincent Pallotti, pray for us!
May the charity of Christ urge us on!
In God, the Infinite Love,
Fr. Frank
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Pallotti Portal
The experience of the God of love and mercy opened St. Vincent Pallotti to the needs of the Church. In the signs of the times, he was able to read the will of God. On January 9, 1835, he responded to the inspiration he received by founding the Union of Catholic Apostolate, in which the baptized participate in the mission of the Church as the realization of a common goal. Vincent Pallotti expresses his idea in the following words: "The Catholic Apostolate, that is, the universal apostolate, which is common to all classes of people, consists in doing all that one must and can do for the great glory of God and for one's own salvation and that of one's neighbor."
Click the image to download the Society of the Catholic Apostolate, Immaculate Conception Province's free Pallotti App for Apple iOS and Android, and click the button below to learn more about the Center's patron!
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9 Days for Life
Recently the staff of the USCCB Secretariat for Pro-life Activities came to the Catholic Apostolate Center for a day of retreat which assisted them in spiritually preparing for the many important pro-life activities this month. A new one that began last year is " 9 Days for Life", concurring with the annual March for Life in Washington, DC.
At the home page you can find ways to join in prayer with Catholics and other Christians from across the country, along with promotional resources to help spread the word to those in your community.
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St. Vincent Pallotti, Patron of the Catholic Apostolate Center
Feast:
January 22
Quote:
"Continue to increase your commitment so that that which Vincent Pallotti prophetically announced, and which the Second Vatican Council authoritatively confirmed, may become a happy reality, and that all Christians become authentic apostles of Christ in the Church and in the world!"
-St. John Paul II
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Featured Webinar- Evangelii Nuntiandi: A Living Document for Evangelization in the Digital Age
Recently, the Catholic Apostolate Center hosted a webinar presented by
Jonathan Lewis, Director of Young Adult Ministry and Evangelization Initiatives for the Archdiocese of Washington.
Pope Francis has called Blessed Pope Paul VI's Document on Evangelization, Evangellii Nuntiandi "the greatest pastoral document that has ever been written." As we celebrate its 40 year anniversary, Jonathan will unpack key themes and discuss how it continues to provide practical insights into our call to be evangelizers in the Digital Age
Click the link below if you would like to view this webinar!
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See us at the 2015 Mid-Atlantic Congress!
We are pleased to announce our growing involvement and presence at the Mid-Atlantic Congress taking place in Baltimore, MD, on February 12-14. This is a great opportunity for Church leaders at all levels of parish, diocesan, and education ministries to come together, share, learn, and network. If you're interested in registering see the link below.
This year we are fortunate enough to offer four different presentations at the Mid-Atlantic Congress in collaboration with our partners at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Archdiocese of Washington:
- On Thursday, February 12, join Catholic Apostolate Center Director Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C with Dr. Peter Murphy and Jeannine Marino of the USCCB, as they will be discussing the Pastoral Planning Guide for the New Evangelization.
- Later that evening, join our young adult staff and Jonathan Lewis of the Archdiocese of Washington with their presentation Be an Apostle: How to be a Witness to the Faith.
- Friday, February 13, Fr. Frank Donio and Catholic Apostolate Center Advisor Barbara McCrabb will be speaking on Moving Church from Maintenance to Mission through Co-Responsibility.
- Finally, on Saturday, February 14, join Catholic Apostolate Center Advisors Dr. Susan Timoney and Don McCrabb with their presentation on Pope Francis and the Call to Witness.
Please come and visit at our booth after seeing one of these presentations. Our staff looks forward to meeting you!
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From the Ad Infinitum Blog
You're Invited!
by Dr. Susan Timoney
Archdiocese of Washington
(originally published January 20, 2015)
This week (January 18-25) is the annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. We are invited to pray for the unity of the Christian Family. Celebrated for more than 100 years, unity is more than just an ideal, for the Christian it is an obligation to be carried out in prayer and in shared commitment to building the kingdom of God. Read More. |
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