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Defying gravity is one way to consider the image of the ascension of Jesus, rising above all that weighs us and the world around us down. As we inch toward Pentecost, we understand that we hold the very power Jesus wielded during his life: the power to unite, to heal the broken, to mend communities, to proclaim a hope stronger than death. The Church is here for one reason only: to change the world into the dream God has for us, all of humanity, the entire cosmos. May you always know Christ's strength and love that you carry within you, and may you give it away every chance you get.
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Vatican to Host Israeli/Palestinian Peace Prayers
 "Building peace is difficult, but living without peace is a constant torment," Francis said. "The men and women of these lands, and of the entire world, all of them, ask us to bring before God their fervent hopes for peace."
Learn more.
"In this, the birthplace of the Prince of Peace, I wish to invite you, President Mahmoud Abbas, together with President Shimon Peres, to join me in heartfelt prayer to God for the gift of peace," Pope Francis said during his Sunday homily. "I offer my home in the Vatican as a place for this encounter of prayer. Read more.
June 8th the feat of Pentecost is set for the Peace Prayer Summit.
Dear brothers, dear friends, from this holy place I make a heartfelt plea to all people and to all communities who look to Abraham:
may we respect and love one another as brothers and sisters!
May we learn to understand the sufferings of others!
May no one abuse the name of God through violence!
May we work together for justice and peace!�
Pope Francis, Visitto the Grand Mufti of Jerusalem, May 26, 2014
Pope Francis advises Catholics: "Bother your pastors"
"Jesus not only guides us, but accompanies us on our journey "He walks with us." Pope Francis called on us to "listen with open minds and hearts to His Word, in order to feed our faith, illuminate our consciences" and allow us "to follow the teachings of the Gospel." Discover more.
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Global Xaverian News...
 Mexican Xaverians Minister in Bangladesh
What does a drop of water do, lost in the sea? For eight years I became involved in working in a hospital in which I asked myself: what can a missionary from Mexico do at a hospital in Bangladesh? A quick answer: assist and relieve the sick. But what if I'm not a doctor? Well you do not need to be! Let me tell you briefly the history of this hospital. Read all about it!
 Go on a Bus with a Xaverian Sister in Thailand
What will he have understood about my God? I'm still asking myself this again after four months of conversation with a public transport driver. At that time, I often went to work, from one place to another in the city of Chiang Mai, Thailand, ...Discover more.
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Bishop John Keenan to launch discernment initiative for young Catholics
 A new initiative that seeks to harness the energy and talent of young Catholics is being launched by Bishop John Keenan of Paisley Scotland.
The discernment initiative will encourage Scotland's youth to spend one hour a week at Mass and one hour practising some form of community prayer, ministry or service commitment. Discover more.
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Come Holy Spirit Renew the Face of the Earth...
 "The Spirit gives many gifts..." It is up to us the accept and use them in the service of humanity. For a gift to be fully appreciated it must be shared.
Join Catholics for seven days of prayer, reflection, and action to heal our broken immigration system. Each day will be centered on one of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. It will be through this lens that we will explore seven aspects of our immigration system. Download the resource here.
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 News from "theGYM"
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Two young Xaverians were ordained earlier this year, Fr. Martin Alikeke Ndemsou
from the African country of Chad , the first Xaverian priest from that country, and Fr. Vivinio Joeven Matugas the second Xaverian ordained from the Philippines. Fr. Martin is now at our Holliston
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Community, studying English in preparation for his mission assignment in Sierra Leone. Fr. Joeven returns to Sierra Leone where he experienced his internship for the past two years.These young men dare to go beyond their home churches to witness the power of the Kingdom and evangelize among those who have yet to know our Lord. How about you? To come to know more about our mission ministry, contact Fr. Rocco at frrocco@xaviermissionaries.org For some video meditation this summer try this:  | | Four steps to discerning God's will |
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Uncover phantom firms: give tax dodgers nowhere to hide
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Tax dodging prevents developing countries from collecting an estimated US $160 bn a year. This is money that could help provide basic services such as healthcare and education to lift people out of poverty. Learn more.
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To Live Side By Side:  a Prayer for the Central African Republic Loving God,
We ask that your spirit touch the peoples of the
Central African Republic.
That brother no longer turns against brother.
Nor sister against sister.
May your children learn to live side by side:
To forgive
To reconcile
To build and not tear down....
Download the entire prayer here.
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Caritas award for session 2013-14
Plans are underway to celebrate the achievements of over 1,000 young people who have been using their talents to benefit others in their schools, parishes and local communities. These young people, all student in Catholic schools across Scotland - and from a variety of faith backgrounds - have been on a journey of prayer, reflection and loving service to others. They have demonstrated that their beliefs and values have had a positive impact on their communities. Read more.
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...and the gun debate still goes on? How many people will be be killed before we know that too many people have died? The answer isn't 'blowing in the wind.' The answer is in us!
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Teacher's passion hailed at funeral
 The husband of a teacher who was stabbed to death in her classroom in Leeds paid a moving tribute to her at her funeral as he described her "passion" for her job.... Hundreds of mourners gathered at the mass to remember Ann Maguire, 61, who died after she was attacked as she taught a Spanish lesson at Corpus Christi Catholic College, in Leeds, last month. Learn more.
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Fire destroys one of Glasgow's iconic buildings!
 The iconic library at Glasgow School of Art has been lost in the fire which swept through the Charles Rennie Mackintosh building on Friday. The library was recognised as being one of the finest examples of art nouveau in the world. Read more. It had been feared the world-famous Charles Rennie Mackintosh building would be destroyed by Friday's inferno which started in the basement, but quick-thinking firefighters succeeded in saving 90% of the structure and 70% of the contents. Learn more.
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New MOBILE APP
The Xaverian Missionaries have a new Mobile App available on Apple, Android & Amazon. Now you can take us with you wherever you go. Remember: We are ALWAYS here for you!
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Catholic APPS " One Stop Searching...
"Catholic Aptitude" has them all.
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Church Teaching on World Mission
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Mission Links
Check out our new Website!
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Passion for Christ
Passion for Humanity
is a collaborative media project of the Xaverian Missionaries of the USA and the United Kingdom.
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The Spring 2014 edition of the Xaverian Mission Newsletter is available online. Learn about the Xaverian Chapters; Christian Faith & Ethnic Traditions in Cameroon; the Dream of St, Guido; Healing Reflections on being a Christian and discover 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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Venerable Mother Celestina Bottego
Prayer
Almighty and merciful God, you placed in the heart of Mother Celestina Bottego the burning desire that
your kingdom be extended
to the ends of the earth.
You enable her to give her all
for the birth of a missionary family.
We ask you to glorify her on earth,
and through her intercession,
to grant us the grace we seek in faith.
Father, May Your Kingdom
Come Soon Through Mary
The Xaverian Missionaries of Mary
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Pray as you go is a daily prayer session, designed for use on portable MP3 players, to help you pray whenever you find time, but particularly whilst traveling to and from work, study, etc.
A new prayer session is produced every day of the working week and one session for the weekend. It is not a 'Thought for the Day', a sermon or a bible-study, but rather a framework for your own prayer.
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Join us In the Global Mission of the Church!
Thank you for sharing in our mission.
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