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| Year for Priests'; 19 June 2009 to 19 June 2010 | |
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| KatyA | Wednesday, 1. July 2009, 22:43 Post #61 |
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I'm no language scholar Derek, but I think that, as a triptych is three-fold. diptych means twofold, two hinged,or two sided so "When the two hinges of consecration-mission are not taken into account..." would be my rough translation. If I'm wrong I trust someone will correct me. KatyA |
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| KatyA | Monday, 27. July 2009, 00:07 Post #62 |
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INTROD, Italy, JULY 26, 2009 (Zenit.org).- Here is a translation of the text of the address Benedict XVI gave before reciting the Angelus at midday today with the faithful gathered at Les Combes in northern Italy's Aosta Valley where the Pope is vacationing. Dear Brothers and Sisters! A good Sunday to you! We meet here in Les Combes, near the welcoming house that the Salesians have placed at the Pope's disposition, where I am ending the period of rest among the beautiful mountains of the Aosta Valley. I am grateful to God that he has conceded me the joy of these days marked by true relaxation -- despite the little accident about which you know well. I would like to take this occasion to affectionately thank those who eagerly accompanied me with discretion and with great dedication. I greet Cardinal Poletto and the bishops present here, especially the Bishop of Aosta, Monsignor Giuseppe Anfossi, whom I thank for the words that he spoke to me. I cordially greet the curate of Les Combes, the civil and military authorities, the police, and all of you, dear friends, as also those who are joined to us by radio and television. Today, on this splendid Sunday on which the Lord shows us all the beauty of his creation, the liturgy provides the beginning of Chapter 6 of the Gospel of John as the Gospel passage. Here we have the miracle of the loaves -- when Jesus feeds thousands of persons with only five loaves and two fish; then the other prodigy of the Lord walking on the waters of the stormy lake; and finally the sermon in which he reveals himself as "the bread of life." Narrating the "sign" of the loaves, the evangelist emphasizes that Christ, before distributing them, blessed them with a prayer of thanksgiving (cf. 6:11). The [Greek] verb is "eucharistein" and points directly to the account of the Last Supper, in which, in effect, John does not treat the institution of the Eucharist but rather the washing of the feet. Here the Eucharist is anticipated as the great sign of the bread of life. In this Year for Priests, how can we not recall that we priests can be especially reflected in this Johannine text, identifying ourselves with the Apostles, where it says: Where can we find bread for all these people? And reading about that anonymous boy who has five loaves and two fish, we too spontaneously say: But what is this for such a multitude? In other words: What am I? How can I, with my limitations, help Jesus in his mission? And the Lord gives the answer: Precisely by putting into his "holy and venerable" hands the little that they are, priests become instruments of salvation for many, for all! Another point for reflection comes to us from today's Feast of Sts. Joachim and Anne, parents of Mary and, therefore, grandparents of Jesus. This feast makes us think about the topic of education, which has such an important place in the pastoral work of the Church. In particular, it invites us to pray for grandparents, who, in the family, are the depositaries and the witnesses of the fundamental values of life. The educational task of grandparents is always very important, and it becomes even more so when, for different reasons, the parents are not able to ensure an adequate presence to their children, while they are growing up. I entrust to the protection of Anne and Joachim all the grandparents of the world, giving them a special blessing. May the Virgin Mary, who, according to certain beautiful artistic renderings, learned to read sacred Scriptures at the knee of her mother, Anne, help grandparents to always nourish their faith and hope at the font of the Word of God. [Translation by Joseph G. Trabbic] [After the Angelus, the Holy Father greeted the people in several languages. In English, he said:] I greet all the English-speaking visitors present today. Thank you for joining me here in Les Combes to pray the Angelus. I hope that your holidays may be a time of great joy, spent together as families, and of deep spiritual renewal, as you rest in the marvel of God's gift of creation. May the Almighty abundantly bless each of you and your loved ones. Zenit |
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| Richard Hannay. | Monday, 7. September 2009, 15:52 Post #63 |
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I have enjoyed browsing through this and will do so again. Nothing to add but I am grateful for the chance to browse through this informative thread. |
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| KatyA | Thursday, 17. September 2009, 15:43 Post #64 |
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VATICAN CITY, 17 SEP 2009 (VIS) - This morning in Castelgandolfo the Holy Father received a group of prelates from the National Conference of Bishops of Brazil (Northeast 2), who have just completed their "ad limina" visit. Highlighting the functions of the various members of the Church, the Pope explained how "the particular identity of priests and laity must be seen in the light of the essential difference between priestly ministry and the 'common priesthood'. Hence it is important to avoid the secularisation of clergy and the 'clericalisation' of the laity". "In this perspective", he went on, "the lay faithful must undertake to give expression in real life - also through political commitment - to the Christian view of anthropology and the social doctrine of the Church. While priests must distance themselves from politics in order to favour the unity and communion of all the faithful, thus becoming a point of reference for everyone". Benedict XVI indicated that "the lack of priests does not justify a more active and abundant participation of the laity. The truth is that the greater the faithful's awareness of their own responsibilities within the Church, the clearer becomes the specific identity and inimitable role of the priest as pastor of the entire community, witness to the authenticity of the faith, and dispenser of the mysteries of salvation in the name of Christ the Head". "The function of the clergy is essential and irreplaceable in announcing the Word and celebrating the Sacraments, especially the Eucharist. ... For this reason it is vital to ask the Lord to send workers for His harvest; and it is necessary that priests express joy in their faithfulness to their identity". The Pope made it clear that "the shortage of priests must not come to be considered as a normal or typical state of affairs for the future". In this context he encouraged the prelates "to combine efforts to encourage new priestly vocations and find the pastors your dioceses need, helping one another so that all of you have better-trained and more numerous priests to support the life of faith and the apostolic mission". Referring then to the 150th anniversary of the death of the "Cure of Ars", which the Church is currently commemorating with the Year for Priests, Benedict XVI indicated that St. John Mary Vianney "continues even now to be a model for priests, especially in living a life of celibacy as a requirement for the total giving of self, expressed through that pastoral charity which Vatican Council II presents as the unifying centre of a priest's being and actions". The Holy Father concluded by assuring the prelates of the existence of "many signs of hope for the future of particular Churches, a future that God is preparing through the dedication and the faithfulness with which you exercise your episcopal ministry". VIS Press Release I was particularly struck by the words " Hence it is important to avoid the secularisation of clergy and the 'clericalisation' of the laity"." as I think that's what has been said on many other threads here. KatyA |
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| KatyA | Saturday, 19. September 2009, 15:14 Post #65 |
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The Year for Priests isn't just an internal celebration among the clergy, but rather an opportunity for all the faithful to assess their appreciation for the priesthood, says Bishop José Ignacio Munilla of Palencia. "Do we appreciate the priesthood and love our priests?" the bishop asked in a posting on the Web site of his dioceses. To answer this question, the bishop composed -- "with a bit of humor" -- the following test titled "Priestly Appreciation." The test is complete with instructions to evaluate your answers and your level of appreciation for the priesthood. The "test" can be seen HERE |
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| KatyA | Sunday, 20. September 2009, 13:43 Post #66 |
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| CARLO | Thursday, 24. September 2009, 20:44 Post #67 |
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Does anyone have 'globetrotting Priests' ? In a small Parish I know well one young Priest has visited Rome (several times) Greece, Australia, Spain and no doubt a few other countries all in roughly the last year! Pax CARLO |
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| OsullivanB | Thursday, 24. September 2009, 21:00 Post #68 |
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Presumably he's a missionary - with exceptionally tough assignments. |
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| CARLO | Thursday, 24. September 2009, 22:38 Post #69 |
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He is not! He is a local Priest with a Parish that badly needs him.  Miserere nobis Have mercy on us CARLO |
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| Rose of York | Thursday, 24. September 2009, 23:40 Post #70 |
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CARLO has it struck you the globe trotting priest may have been given a small parish because of his globe trotting? The more effective a priest is, spiritually, pastoraly and administratively, the more he is regarded as a man fit for the care of a large parish with many souls. |
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| Gerard | Friday, 25. September 2009, 10:12 Post #71 |
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Hes young - time to be young !! |
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| Rose of York | Friday, 25. September 2009, 11:04 Post #72 |
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Gerry, I cannot comment on the activities of the priest CARLO mentions, it may be he has responsibilities within a religious order. Young, time to be young? A priest has responsibilities, same as other people. He is entitled to a set amount of holiday, same as other people. |
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| CARLO | Sunday, 11. October 2009, 21:16 Post #73 |
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Well I am not whining about it - after all he is not the only Priest in the large Parish concerned and the other has just as many 'holidays'. Some days there are no Masses. What it is to be young eh?  Pax CARLO |
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| Rose of York | Sunday, 11. October 2009, 22:28 Post #74 |
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How much time do they spend on holiday, CARLO? I think they are entitled to one month in the year, young or not so young. Best excuse I came across for absence, was "I will be spending this week, Monday to Friday in Malta while the builders are in the presbytery. I got a cheap winter deal, I could not find anything in the parish at a reasonable price, and I try to be careful with your money." I could have arranged for a 36 foot centrally heated caravan in winter, for £100. The next priest to serve that parish took only four days holiday in a whole year! |
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| John Sweeney | Tuesday, 13. October 2009, 12:36 Post #75 |
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Our parish priest has gone off on a sabbatical for 3 months to All Hallows College Dublin and we have an Indian priest standing in. I asked the parish priest why he was going and he said the Archdiocese is going to send all of its priests off on sabbatical to avoid burnout in today's more pressurised world and to allow them time to refresh their outlook, consider new ideas and so on. John |
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