"There are no borders, no limits..."
Pope Francis tells us to bring Christ to everyone and into very area of life. It is indeed a joyous obligation, an opportunity to be ourselves and let God's light shine through us.
So, go ahead... Bring those barriers down. Make some noise!
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Go and Make Disciples
 Pilgrims gathered for the closing Mass of World Youth Day celebrated by Pope Francis on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro July 28. An estimated 3 million people attended -- one of the largest crowds in the history of World Youth Day.
"Where does Jesus send us? There are no borders, no limits: he sends us to everyone. The Gospel is for everyone, not just for some. It is not only for those who seem closer to us, more receptive, more welcoming. It is for everyone. Do not be afraid to go and to bring Christ into every area of life, to the fringes of society, even to those who seem farthest away, most indifferent. The Lord seeks everyone, he wants everyone to feel the warmth of his mercy and his love." - Pope Francis's closing homily, World Youth Day, 2013.
Read more or listen to the Pope's homily on Vatican radio.
"Kick up a fuss!" - Pope Francis A reflection from World Youth Day, Rio.
Pope Francis spoke to young people from Argentina at the Cathedral of San Sebastian at R�o de Janeiro. No doubt there was plenty of noise. He did not encourage them to be quiet! Read more.
 See Xaverian Missionary in Brazil, Fr. Miguel Tabuenca's pictures from WYD here.
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Carnival atmosphere at Scotland's Rio
 While millions of pilgrims flocked to Brazil to see Pope Francis and to take part in World Youth Day 2013, MARTIN DUNLOP tells how Scottish Catholics marked the event with a unique Faith celebration of their own at Stirling University last week.Discover more
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A Convert Travels To Catholic World Youth Day
 A South Carolina woman, new to the Catholic Church, tells host Rachel Martin of NPR that she feels Pope Francis is a role model for young Catholics. Discover more.
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International Youth Day
 IYD was established by the United Nations in 2000 as a means of raising awareness of issues affecting young people around the world.
IYD forms part of the UN's wider World Programme of Action for Youth (WPAY), an initiative that aims to promote the wellbeing and livelihood of young people. Learn more.
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Missionaries here at home
 They are young Catholic missionaries, who since Thanksgiving 2011 have turned the second Saturday of the month into Lunch in the Park for the homeless in downtown Denver. With help and donations from church volunteers around the metro area, they bring home-cooked meals to Lincoln Park, in the heat of summer and the cold of winter. Learn more.
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As people of faith, we believe that we must engage our communities in prayerful action in solidarity with those whose lives are directly impacted by our unjust immigration policies, and who will be impacted by both just and unjust reforms being considered by policy makers.
The Interfaith Immigration Coalition invites you join us in 40 days of fasting, prayer, and advocacy from September 9 to October 18
that we hope will transform our own hearts and the heart of our country for immigration reform.
Find out more.
Interfaith collaboration marks border work to help migrants
 Standing up with faith communities in support of migrants who cross the border illegally has long been an inter-religious effort in southern Arizona.
During a five-day Social Action Summer Institute at the University of Arizona in June, Tucson Bishop Gerald Kicanas, Archbishop Jose Ulises Macias Salcedo of Hermosillo, Mexico, and current and former leaders of Protestant, Jewish and Catholic congregations laid out what motivates their efforts and how their communities aid and advocate for immigrants.
Bp. Macias' homily at the opening Mass of the institute explained how the word "pontiff" or "pontifice" in Spanish has Latin roots in the term "bridge-builder." "We should not be building walls, but bridges," he said. "But this is difficult work." Read more.
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International Day of the World's Indigenous People
 The International Day of the World's Indigenous People (9 August) was first proclaimed by the General Assembly in December 1994, to be celebrated every year during the first International Decade of the World's Indigenous People (1995 - 2004).
This year's theme is: 2013 Theme: "Indigenous peoples building alliances: Honouring treaties, agreements and other constructive arrangements." Learn more.
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Faith meets Faith @ theGYM August 31st!
Attention Youth Ministers in the Metro Boston, Providence, Worcester Areas!
 theGYM in collaboration with the Missionary Alliance of New England is inviting youths who have participated in a Mission Trip from their parish in the past two years, to this day of reflection on Faith meet Faith. We are inviting three to five youths from each parish.
We are offering this reflection/follow up experience as a way to aid these young people as they look back at the experience they had in mission service, deepen some ideas about mission theology and praxis, witness best practices from their experience and enable us to introduce them to our mission praxis as well as offering this as an exercise of the Year of Faith. Faith meets Faith is an opportunity for them to discover that it was their faith that motivated them to serve as they did.
The day will include prayer time, sharing of the Mission Trips, group input on mission learnings, viewing the video SEND, RECEIVE, SET FREE on the 1986 US Bishops Pastoral on MISSION, sharing of wider mission experiences, and opportunities to continue the call to mission through the National Catholic Volunteer Network's publication RESPONSE.
Where: Xavier Hall at Fatima Shrine 101 Summer St. Holliston, MA
When: Saturday, August 31st 10:00am-5:00pm
Cost: free will offering (or just free!)
The day will conclude with the Saturday evening Vigil Mass
Lunch included
For more information and registration contact Fr. Rocco by August 23rd
frrocco@xaviermissionaries.org
508 429 2144
Download flyer with all the information here.
Faith meets Faith will be offered in the Midwest in November out of our Milwaukee community. Stay tuned Youth Ministers of Milwaukee, Chicago, Madison and Green Bay for the date!!!!
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In a striking display of unity, every house of worship - every church, synagogue, temple, gurdwara and mosque on Embassy Row in Washington DC opens their doors to each other and symbolically the world. Christians, Muslims, Jews, Hindus , Buddhists, Baha'is, and more, come together to share delicious meals, hear speeches and make new friendships. The 9/11 Unity Walk offers a family-friendly event where people of all faiths or no faith put aside their differences, and share in a wonderful experience of learning and community service.
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"Climate Change is the Defining Issue of Our Generation."
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Are you an avid environmentalist actively searching for an alternative to data tables and scientific reports through which to get your daily dose of global warming news and updates? If so, then listen up-seriously, you need to hear this one.
University of Minnesota undergrad Daniel Crawford has crafted an innovative way of interpreting graphs and data into a one-man concerto-his composition allows its listeners to feel the planet's toasty metamorphosis. Listen and learn more.
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New MOBILE APP
The Xaverian Missionaries have a new Mobile App. Now you can take us with you wherever you go. Remember: We are ALWAYS here for you!
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Church Teaching on World Mission
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The August 2013 edition of the Xaverian Mission Newsletter is available online. Learn about The Xaverians' International General Chapter, the US Xaverians' Assembly, an interview with a Missionary in the Philippines, What Mission Appeals are all about, and lots more.
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Founder of the
Xaverian Missionaries
Saint Guido Maria Conforti
Our "missionary to the world" became a saint on World Mission Sunday, October 23, 2011.
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Saint Guido Conforti: The Bishop Who Loved the Whole World
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Join us In the Global Mission of the Church!
Thank you for sharing in our mission.
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On September 8, 2013, you are invited to the 9th annual Unity Walk, This year it is dedicated to the life of South African President Nelson Mandela. 
