Download - Diocese of Broken Bay

More documents

Recommendations

Info

World News Pope Francis Signs Canonisation Decrees for John XXIII and John Paul II In a widely-awaited announcement, Pope Francis declared on 5 July that Popes John Paul II and John XXIII will be made saints. In a sign of the worldwide devotion for John XXIII, known as “Good Pope John,” Francis waived the requirement for a second miracle credited to John XXIII’s intercession, with the Vatican’s spokesman, Fr Frederico Lombardi saying, “He is loved by Catholics, we are in the 50 th anniversary of the Council and moreover no one doubts his virtues.” Francis signed off on a decree recognising the second miracle attributed to the Polish-born John Paul II, who reigned from 1978 to 2005. John XXIII convened the Second Vatican Council (1962-65) that introduced modernising reforms in the Catholic Church on issues such as religious freedom, democracy and ecumenism. “The pope has the power to exempt a (sainthood) cause from the second miracle and this is what happened,” explained Fr Federico Lombardi. A first miracle had been recognised when John XXIII was beatified and declared “Blessed,” the penultimate step to sainthood, in 2000. Under normal circumstances, two miracles Robyn Somers-Day Weddings, Funerals & Memerial Services Robyn Somers-Day Singer, Soloist Soprano are needed for sainthood — one to be beatified and a second to be canonised. It is not unprecedented in modern times to have a Pope waive the second miracle requirement. The last one to do so was John XXIII himself, who in 1960 waived the second-miracle requirement for St Gregorio Contact Robyn 0418 973 656 robynsomers-day@optusnet.com.au www.youtube.com/robynsomersday New Bible Offer – Little Rock Catholic Study Bible Through the generosity of Fr Harry Davis’ estate, the Diocese of Broken Bay is able to offer the Little Rock Catholic Study Bible at a subsidised cost. This attractively presented hardcover Bible contains valuable information throughout each book of the Bible so as to enhance understanding of the biblical text. It is ideal for both personal use and group Bible study. Features include: • A series of informative articles on Bible basics, the Catholic Church’s use of the Bible, and understanding the world of the Bible. • Valuable information offered in small notes and inserts, including explanations, definitions, dates, character and author profiles, archaeological insights, and personal prayer starters. • Introductions to each book of the Bible. • Cross-referencing and footnotes on each page. • Timelines, photographs, charts, and colour maps. • NAB Revised Edition translation. Cost: $30.00 To place an order, please contact Dina Leverett on 9847 0442. Barbarigo, a 17th century Venetian cardinal for whom John XXIII had a particular veneration. The canonisation ceremonies, which are likely to bring hundreds of thousands to people to Rome, could occur before the end of the year but that the precise date would be decided by the Consistory – a meeting of cardinals. 14 AUGUST 2013 BBN Proudly sponsored by
Migrant and Refugee Week Let the Vehicles of Hope Never Again become the Vehicles of Death Pope Francis travelled to the tiny Sicilian island of Lampedusa on 6 July, where, accompanied by dozens of fishing boats, he threw a wreath of flowers into the sea to remember the more than 20,000 migrants who have died making the journey across the sea to Italy from Africa. With his first trip outside the region of Rome since his election as Pontiff – and the first-ever visit by a Pope to Lampedusa – Pope Francis sought to call attention to the plight of migrants and to insist that the affluent West must take responsibility for their suffering. Pope Francis said he came to Lampedusa “to pray, to make a gesture of closeness, but also to reawaken our consciences so that what happened would not be repeated.” He began by greeting the islanders with the phrase “O’ scia’!” a word of greeting in their local dialect, and thanking them for the work they have done to provide assistance to the migrants who have found their way to Lampedusa, saying they offer “an example of solidarity.” He also greeted Muslim migrants who are about to begin Ramadan. “The Church is near to you in the search for a more dignified life for yourselves and for your families,” he said. Later, celebrating Mass at a soccer field, he remarked on the sad irony of “immigrants dying at sea, in boats which were vehicles of hope and became vehicles of death.” In his homily the Pope spoke about the failure of Christians to recognise refugees and migrants as their brothers. “How many of us—myself included—have lost our bearings,” he said. “We are no longer attentive to the world in which we live.” He remarked that far too often, those in need are seen “no longer as a brother or sister to be loved, but simply another person who disturbs our lives and our comfort.” He decried the “culture of comfort” that “makes us insensitive to the cries of other people, makes us live in soap bubbles which, however lovely, are insubstantial.” The deaths of migrants seeking a better life should be a challenge to every Christian, the Pope said. He continued: “Today no one in our world feels responsible; we have lost a sense of responsibility for our brothers and sisters; we have fallen into the hypocrisy of the priest and the Levite whom Jesus described in the parable of the Good Samaritan: we see our brother half dead on the side of the road, perhaps we say to ourselves: ‘poor soul!’, and then go on our way; it’s not our responsibility, and with that we feel reassured.” At Lampedusa the Pope celebrated a special Mass for the forgiveness of sins. The Holy Father wore violet vestments during the Mass, calling it a “liturgy of repentance.” “God asks each one of us: Where is the blood of your brother that cries out to me?,” Pope Francis said during his homily, quoting from the Genesis story of Cain and Abel. “The culture of well-being, that makes us think of ourselves, that makes us insensitive to the cries of others, that makes us live in soap bubbles, that are beautiful but are nothing, are illusions of futility, of the transient, that brings indifference to others, that brings even the globalisation of indifference,” he continued. “In this world of globalisation we have fallen into a globalisation of indifference. We are accustomed to the suffering of others, it doesn’t concern us, it’s none of our business.” Pope Francis then asked for forgiveness: for the “indifference towards so many brothers and sisters…for those who are pleased with themselves, who are closed in on their own well-being in a way that leads to the anaesthesia of the heart, … for those who with their decisions at the global level have created situations that lead to these tragedies. Forgive us, Lord!” Story courtesy Vatican Radio and Catholic World News I was a Stranger, and You welcomed Me… Migrant and Refugee Week 2013 begins on Monday19 August and culminates with the 99th World Day of Migrants and Refugees on Sunday 25 August. The Theme for this year is “Migrations – Pilgrimage of Faith and Hope”, and reminds us that we are all migrants. In the annual Migrant and Refugee Week message released late last year, Pope Benedict XVI speaks to the faith and hope that is inseparable in the hearts of many migrants, whose journeys are often sustained by the deep trust that God never abandons them. “Faith and hope are often among the possessions which emigrants carry with them, knowing that with them, ‘we can face our present: the present, even if it is arduous, can be lived and accepted if it leads towards a goal, if we can be sure of this goal, and if this goal is great enough to justify the effort of the journey’.” A resource kit for the 99th World Day of Migrants and Refugees, produced by students from Australian Catholic University, can be found online at www.amcro.catholic.org.au To read the full Papal Message please visit the Diocesan website www.dbb.org.au Proudly sponsored by BBN AUGUST 2013 15
Page 1 and 2: The Vocation God’s Call facing th
Page 3 and 4: Bishop David’s Message God’s Ca
Page 5 and 6: Vocations Awareness Week Have I Eve
Page 7 and 8: Vocations Awareness Week Celebratio
Page 9 and 10: ACROSS Our Diocese Remembering your
Page 11 and 12: Art Exhibition for Boonah Boonah Cr
Page 13: It’s on Again: Broken Bay Prepare
Page 17 and 18: EDUCATION of Teaching A Teaching Pr
Page 19 and 20: EDUCATION of Teaching Experienced T
Page 21 and 22: How to Develop a Parish Youth Choir
Page 23 and 24: ACROSS Our Diocese “The Light of
Page 25 and 26: ACROSS Our Diocese The building was
Page 27 and 28: ACROSS Our Diocese One Lord, One Fa
Page 29 and 30: Spring Racing is On Again! Catholic
Page 31 and 32: BROKEN BAY BIBLE CONFERENCE 2013 Jo
Page 33 and 34: Parish Support Unit Education and F

Download - Diocese of Broken Bay

You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles

Delete template?

Save as template?