AN ENDLESS DESIRE TO SHOW MERCY
"Mercy is the very foundation of the Church's life. All of her pastoral activity should be caught up in the tenderness she makes present to believers; nothing in her preaching and in her witness to the world can be lacking in mercy. The Church's very credibility is seen in how she shows merciful and compassionate love. The Church "has an endless desire to show mercy." ~ Pope Francis, Misericordiae Vultus Bull of Indiction of the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy
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Xaverian Charism and Social Media
Perhaps the first of its kind in the century-long history of the Congregation, "Xaverian Charism and Social Media," a special conference on social media communications, was held by the Xaverian Missionaries in Tavernerio Italy, from January 17 to 30, 2016. The Superior General of the Institute, Father Luigi Menegazzo SX, opened the event with these remarks: "We will focus on the world of social media to understand its utility, to assess the great opportunities that are offered to us, and to learn how to use social media in order to live our charism fully today." Xaverians look the world of social media as not only a new frontier of communication but also of in terms of their animation and missionary activity. Fr. Rocco Puopolo SX (above, left) from the US Province and Fr. Patrick Duffy SX (above, right) from the UK Province, participated in the conference and posted daily updates on their Facebook pages. (Click on their respective names to see them.)
Fr. Carl's latest blog on Patheos
Sustained Conversations Change Us
There is a deep desire among diverse people to connect with each other in meaningful ways that transcend surface stereotypes. I am amazed how some people with such different worldviews actively seek each other out, particularly online. In a hyper-differentiated world where diversity and pluralism seems threatening to so many, here we have a cadre of people who wish to honor that plurality by exploring its meaning through dialogue. Read more.
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Reflection time during a Youth Retreat
The Institute offers education and training courses for education professionals, young people and community groups. With our conference and accommodation facilities available at the centre, we provide courses that may last a single training event, involve overnight residential stay, or run as programmes over extended periods of time. Keep up with our events on our website and Facebook page.
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Interfaith & Inter-spiritual Dialogue
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World Interfaith Harmony week
The World Interfaith Harmony Week extends the Two Commandments by adding "Love of the Good, and Love of the Neighbour." This formula includes all people of goodwill. It includes those of other faiths, and those with no faith.
The World Interfaith Harmony Week provides a platform-one week in a year-when all interfaith groups and other groups of goodwill can show the world what a powerful movement they are. Discover more.
What are you doing for WIHW? Challenge yourself! This year, there are five different challenges for you to show your support for 'Love of God and the Neighbour', or 'Love of the Good and the Neighbour.' Every time you finish a challenge, participate in the poll!
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Christians Protect Mosques on Fri.,
Muslims Guard Churches on Sunday
Faced with the threat of terrorist attacks in West Africa, Muslims and Christians have each others back.
The worshipers are protecting every place of prayer, no matter religion. On Fridays in Cameroon, Christians guard the mosques as Muslims pray. Muslims return the favor by protecting churches during Sunday services. Discover more.
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Christians and Muslims March Together
Against Terrorism
On Sunday, January 17, 2016, the Catholic community marched alongside thousands of members of the largest Muslim organizations in Indonesia, 'Muhammadiyah' and 'Nahdlatul Ulama', to say no to any form of extremism, violence and terrorism. Read more.
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Come Pass It On Again and Again
and Again!
Active Catholic Teens in Service (ACTS)
Fr. Alejandro Rodr�guez G�mez SX is one of the organizers of "Active Catholic Teens in Service (ACTS) in Racine, WI, and one of the presiders at ACTS' Eucharistic Adoration for Teens.
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Lenten Reflections 2016: Following Jesus on the Path of Nonviolence
This is the first of 11 reflections written by John Dear, a Catholic priest and world-renowned peacemaker and nonviolent activist for social justice. Father John invites all of us "to reflect on the nonviolence of Jesus as he walks from Galilee to Jerusalem and proclaims God's reign of justice and peace." Download Ash Wednesday's Reflection here. You can access the rest at the Education for Justice Website.
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The Black Nazarene, a Devotion Without Borders
The devotion to the Black Nazarene in Manila does not have borders, and so while all roads in Manila lead to the Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene in Quiapo, many devotees in New York who cannot fly home to join celebrations in Manila have the opportunity to commemorate the 410 years of popular devotion of Filipinos to the religious icon of Jesus on his way to Calvary in Manhattan. Discover more.
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"Beyond the Sun"
Pope Francis is expected to appear in a feature film aimed at children, but the Vatican said the pontiff will not be acting. Beyond the Sun, described as a "family adventure story where children from different cultures emulate the apostles while searching for Jesus in the world around them," is in development by Rome-based distribution and production company AMBI. Read more here.
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Film Discussion Guide: DREAM ON
In the film DREAM ON, political comedian John Fugelsang retraces the journey of Alexis de Tocqueville, whose study of our young country in 1831 came to define America as a place where anyone could climb the ladder of economic opportunity. Following in the Frenchman's footsteps, he speaks with fast-food workers and retirees, prisoners and entrepreneurs, undocumented immigrants, and community organizers about their hopes, dreams, and daily struggles. Download the discussion guide here.
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Youth Climate Report
How A Young Filmmaker Seeks To Encourage Environmental Protection
It is easy to feel completely overwhelmed when it comes to conservation and "saving the planet." There are a myriad of issues, from marine debris to palm oil production, the illegal pet trade, logging, and desertification. It can be tempting to brush the unseen aside and forget about it; to allow someone else, more experienced and with a greater understanding, to tackle it. But this practice is wrong. Every single person on this planet has a role to play when it comes to protecting the natural world. Learn more.
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Global Music Track Valentine!
Immerse yourself in beautiful music that knows no borders!
Happy Valentine's Day!
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 The Winter/Spring 2016 edition of the Xaverian Mission Newsletter is available online. This issue highlights the Common Ground Climate Conference in Scotland; The Year of Mercy; Compassion in Bangladesh; the "Kayap� Madonna"; the Groundswell Movement; St. Guido's "Audacious Project" and more...
FOUNDER of the XAVERIAN MISSIONARIES Saint Guido Maria Conforti Our "missionary to the world" became a saint on World Mission Sunday, October 23, 2011. Now there is a mobile friendly version of our website dedicated to him. Click here to discover more.
 FOUNDER of the XAVERIAN MISSIONARY SISTERS OF MARY |
Come Pass It On Again!
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