Credit to me I had to read the overview AND the actual document by the Pope to summarise it for the church goers. in like 4 hours before sending it for vetting.
As it stands, it wasn't initially a great piece till I hit the mother-load. Trying to go for something meaningful always takes so much longer to get out. Hopeful that it's worth it
Despite the changes, which I shifted below the originals this time
| 55th World Day of Prayer for Vocations ☻ Apr 22 On April 22nd, the Church throughout the world prays for vocations.Pope Francis refers to three aspects of a vocation… listen, discern and live …Let’s Pray for Vocations! Turn to the Buzz on Page 3 for more |  |
| “You too need to see the entirety of your life as a mission” – Pope Francis, from his Gaudete et Exsultate | |
| Keeping our “lamps lit” The path of holiness is a source of peace and joy, given to us by the Spirit. At the same time, it demands that we keep ‘our lamps lit’ (Lk 12:35) and be attentive. ‘Abstain from every form of evil’ (1 Thess 5:22). ‘Keep awake’ (Mt 24:42; Mk 13:35). ‘Let us not fall asleep’ (1 Thess 5:6). Those who think they commit no grievous sins against God can fail to realise that their spiritual life has gradually turned lukewarm. They end up weakened and corrupted. Everything then appears acceptable: deception, slander, egotism and other subtle forms of self-centredness, for ‘even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light’ (2 Cor 11:14). “The Christian life is a constant battle. We need strength and courage to withstand the temptations of the devil and to proclaim the Gospel. This battle is sweet, for it allows us to rejoice each time the Lord triumphs in our lives,” writes the Pope. All the faithful, whatever their condition or state, are called by the Lord – each in his or her own way. So, every person has a unique vocation to whom they’re called on by Him and “For those faithful to God and his word, by their self-giving, gain true happiness.” Read more about the Pope’s Gaudete et Exsultate here https://thejesuitpost.org/2018/04/gaudete-et-exsultate-an-overview/ | |
| Pray for Vocations 1 pray from the heart for the young men and women in our parish and diocese who are called to be brothers, sisters, and priests. 2 encourage fellow parishioners to pray similarly—and to voice their encouragement to teens and young adults. 3 consider praying the Rosary for Vocations The Rosary is a hallowed prayer to meditate on Christ’s life as well as intercede for special intentions. Try these ideas to pray for vocations. A Rosary for the Priests in your life – the one who baptised you, the one who gave you your First Communion, the one who confirmed you, the one who witnessed your marriage, etc B Rosary to Intercede for vocations - focus on a particular vocation such as marriage or religious life C Rosary to Know My Vocation – Pray and ask God to help you discern your vocation. |
Gaudete et Exsultate! Rejoice and be Glad!
In his latest Apostolic Exhortation, Pope Francis’ reminds us to keep our “lamps lit” as a response to Christ’s invitation to be saints.
The path of holiness is a source of peace and joy, given to us by the Spirit. At the same time, it demands that we keep ‘our lamps lit’ (Lk 12:35) and be attentive. ‘Abstain from every form of evil’ (1 Thess 5:22). ‘Keep awake’ (Mt 24:42; Mk 13:35). ‘Let us not fall asleep’ (1 Thess 5:6).
Those who think they commit no grievous sins against God can fail to realise that their spiritual life has gradually turned lukewarm. They end up weakened and corrupted. Everything appears acceptable: deception, slander, egotism and other subtle forms of self-centredness, for ‘even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light’ (2 Cor 11:14).
“The Christian life is a constant battle. We need strength and courage to withstand the temptations of the devil and to proclaim the Gospel. This battle is sweet, for it allows us to rejoice each time the Lord triumphs in our lives,” writes the Pope.
All the faithful, whatever their condition or state, are called by the. Every person has a unique vocation to whom they’re called on by Him and “For those faithful to His word, by their self-giving, gain true happiness.”
Read more about the Pope’s Gaudete et Exsultate here
https://thejesuitpost.org/2018/04/gaudete-et-exsultate-an-overview/
55th World Day of Prayer for Vocations ☻ Apr 22
Pope Francis refers to three aspects of a vocation - … listen, discern and live …
1. Pray from the heart for the young men and women in our parish and diocese who are called to be brothers, sisters, and priests
2. Encourage fellow parishioners to pray similarly
3. Pray the Rosary for VocationsAltar Servers Commissioning (22 April, 1130am Mass)
This Sunday, 10 Altar Servers will be commissioned, bringing the ministry strength to 69! Here are some sharing from two altar servers.
Having been in the Ministry for the past three years, Bon explained how much joining the Altar Servers impacted him. “If I wasn’t in the ministry, I wouldn’t have been able to understand what happens during mass. It gave me a deeper understanding on why certain things are done in a certain way.” Bon, who is now in charge of training, enjoys the “sense of brotherhood” and feels privileged to be able to pass his experience on to others.
There are new recruits like Andray are ready to join the “family” after undergoing six months of training, “I feel like God was calling me to serve serve him every time I attended mass because I always had a desire to be on the altar to serve”, said Andray, who really enjoyed serving at his first mass on Maundy Thursday.
For more information about the Altar Server Ministry, please email altarservers@divinemercy.sg.
