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VATICAN INFORMATION SERVICE
YEAR XXIII - # 126
DATE 12-06-2013
Summary:
- GENERAL AUDIENCE: THE CHURCH, THE PEOPLE OF GOD, SHOULD KEEP DOOR OPEN
- FRANCIS: SERENE CHILDHOOD IS A RIGHT AND OUR DUTY
- AUDIENCE
- OTHER PONTIFICAL ACTS
___________________________________________________________
GENERAL AUDIENCE: THE CHURCH, THE PEOPLE OF GOD, SHOULD KEEP DOOR OPEN
Vatican City, 12 June 2013 (VIS) - The Church, defined in Vatican Council II
as the People of God, was the topic of Pope Francis' catechesis during the
Wednesday general audience. The Holy Father explained the concept of the
People of God through
a series of questions: "What does it mean to be the People of God? How does
one become a member of this people? What is its law, its mission, and its
goal?"
To be the People of God, the Bishop of Rome said, "first of all means that God
doesn't belong to any particular people because He is the one who calls us ...
and this invitation is addressed to all, without distinction, because God's
mercy
'wills everyone to be saved'. Jesus doesn't tell the Apostles and us to form
an exclusive group of elite members. Jesus says: 'Go and make disciples of all
nations'. ... I would also like to say to whoever feels far from God and from
the Church, to
whoever is timorous or indifferent, to whoever thinks they are no longer able
to change: the Lord also calls you to be part of his people and He does so
with great respect and love!" A person becomes part of this people "not
through physical
birth, but by a new birth ... Baptism ... through faith in Christ, God's gift
that must be nourished and made to grow throughout our lives."
What is the law of the people of God? "It is the law of love, love for God and
love for neighbour ... which isn't a sterile sentimentalism or something
vague, but is the recognition of God as the one Lord of life and, at the same
time,
welcoming others as true brothers and sisters ... the two go hand in hand. How
much further must we still journey to live this new law concretely? ... When
we look in the newspapers or on TV there are so many wars between Christians;
how can
this happen? Within the people of God, so many wars! In neighbourhoods, at
work, how many wars for envy and jealousy! Even in the same family, how many
internal wars! We must ask the Lord to help us understand this law of love.
How beautiful it is to
love one another as true brothers and sisters. Let's do this today. Maybe we
all have the people we like and [those we] dislike. Perhaps many of us are a
little upset with someone. So let's say to the Lord: 'Lord, I am angry with
this perso
n or
that one. I will pray to you for him and for her.' Praying for those we are
angry with is a good step in this law of love. Shall we do it? Let's do it
today!"
"This people's mission," the Pope continued, "to to bring God's hope and
salvation to the world: to be a sign of the love of God who calls all to
friendship with him ... It is enough to open a newspaper to see that the
presence of
evil is around us, that the Devil is at work. But I want to say out loud: God
is stronger! ... Let's all say it together ... God is stronger! And I want to
add that reality, which at times is dark and marked by evil, can change if we
first
bring to it the light of the Gospel, above all with our lives. If, in a
stadium ... on a dark night, one person lights a light, it can barely be seen.
But, if over 70,000 spectators each light their own light, then the stadium
lights up. Let us
make our lives the light of Christ. Together we will bring the light of the
Gospel to all of reality."
The goal of this people is "God's kingdom, begun on earth by God himself, and
which must be further extended until it is brought to perfection, when Christ,
our life, shall appear. The objective [of the people of God], therefore, is
full communion
with the Lord, familiarity with him, entering into the divine life itself,
into his family, where we will live the joy of his boundless love."
"Being the Church, being the people of God," Francis concluded, "... means
being God's leaven in this our humanity. It means proclaiming and bearing
God's salvation in this our world, which is often lost and needful of having
encouraging answers, answers that give hope, that give new energy along the
journey. May the Church be the place of God's mercy and love, where everyone
can feel themselves welcomed, loved, forgiven, and encouraged to live
according to the good life of
the Gospel. And in order to make others feel welcomed, loved, forgiven, and
encouraged, the Church must have open doors so that all might enter. And we
must go out of those doors and proclaim the Gospel"
___________________________________________________________
FRANCIS: SERENE CHILDHOOD IS A RIGHT AND OUR DUTY
Vatican City, 12 June 2013 (VIS) - At the end of his catechesis, the Holy
Father launched an appeal for the protection of children, noting that today
marks the World Day Against Child Labour, which is focusing particular
attention on the
exploitation of children in domestic work, a deplorable situation that is
constantly increasing, especially in many of the poorest countries. The Pope
called upon the international community to take more effective measures
against "this real
plague".
"There are millions of children," Francis said, "mostly girls, who are victims
of this hidden form of exploitation that often involves abuse, mistreatment,
and discrimination. It is real slavery. ... All children should be able to
play, study, pray, and grow, in their own families and in an atmosphere of
harmony, love, and serenity. It is their right and our duty. A serene
childhood allows children to look with confidence towards life and the future.
Woe to whomever stifles
within them their joyful enthusiasm of hope!"
In his final greetings, the Holy Father addressed members of the International
Committee of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul who were present in the
Square. They are celebrating the 200th anniversary of the birth of their
founder, Blessed Frederic
Ozanam. "God is stronger than evil," Francis told them. "In a world that is
difficult at times, be bearers of God's hope and love."
___________________________________________________________
AUDIENCE
Vatican City, 12 June 2013 (VIS) - This afternoon, the Holy Father is
scheduled to meet with Msgr. Pio Vito Pinto, dean of the Tribunal of the Roman
Rota.
___________________________________________________________
OTHER PONTIFICAL ACTS
Vatican City, 12 June 2013 (VIS) - Today, the Holy Father:
- accepted the resignation from the pastoral care of the territorial abbey
of Montecassino, Italy, presented by Abbot Pietro Vittorelli, O.S.B., in
accordance with canon 401 para. 2 of the Code of Canon Law.
- appointed Fr. Luiz Fernando Lisboa, C.P., as bishop of Pemba (area
82,625, population 836,000, Catholics 578,798, priests 21, religious 88),
Mozambique. The bishop-elect was born in Marques de Valenca, Rio de Janeiro,
Brazil in 1955
and was ordained a priest in 1983. Since ordination, he has served in several
community and parochial level roles, most recently, since 2011, as pastor of
the Santa Teresinha de Lisieux parish in Colombo-Parana, Brazil. He was a
missionary to Mozambique
between 2001 and 2010.
- appointed Fr. Michael Gerber as auxiliary of the Archdiocese of Freiburg
(area 16,229, population 4,772,000, Catholics 1,984,900, priests 1,147,
permanent deacons 243, religious 1,866), Germany. The bishop-elect was born in
Oberkirch, Germany in 1970 and was ordained a priest in 1997. Since
ordination, he has served in several pastoral and academic roles, most
recently, since 2011, as rector of the archdiocese's Collegium Borromaeum
seminary.
- appointed Dr. Raffaele Coppola, professor in the faculty of Jurisprudence
at the State University of Bari and member of the Holy See's Corps of Lawyers
for the Canon and Civil Forum, as promoter of justice in the Vatican City State
Court of Appeals.
___________________________________________________________
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VATICAN
INFORMATION SERVICE YEAR XXIII - # 126DATE 12-06-2013Summary: - GENERAL
AUDIENCE: THE CHURCH, THE PEOPLE OF GOD, SHOULD KEEP
DOOR OPEN - FRANCIS: SERENE CHILDHOOD IS A RIGHT AND OUR DUTY - AUDIENCE -
OTHER PONTIFICAL ACTS___________________________________________
_______________
GENERAL AUDIENCE: THE CHURCH, THE PEOPLE OF GOD, SHOULD KEEP DOOR OPEN
Vatican City, 12 June 2013 (VIS) - The Church, defined in Vatican Council II
as the People of God, was the topic of Pope Francis' catechesis during the
Wednesday general audience. The Holy Father explained the concept of the
People of God
through a series of questions: "What does it mean to be the People of God? How
does one become a member of this people? What is its law, its mission, and its
goal?"
To be the People of God, the Bishop of Rome said, "first of all means that
God doesn't belong to any particular people because He is the one who calls us
... and this invitation is addressed to all, without distinction, because
God's mercy
'wills everyone to be saved'. Jesus doesn't tell the Apostles and us to form
an exclusive group of elite members. Jesus says: 'Go and make disciples of all
nations'. ... I would also like to say to whoever feels far from God and from
the Church, to
whoever is timorous or indifferent, to whoever thinks they are no longer able
to change: the Lord also calls you to be part of his people and He does so
with great respect and love!" A person becomes part of this people "not
through physical
birth, but by a new birth ... Baptism ... through faith in Christ, God's gift
that must be nourished and made to grow throughout our lives."
What is the law of the people of God? "It is the law of love, love for God
and love for neighbour ... which isn't a sterile sentimentalism or something
vague, but is the recognition of God as the one Lord of life and, at the same
time,
welcoming others as true brothers and sisters ... the two go hand in hand. How
much further must we still journey to live this new law concretely? ... When
we look in the newspapers or on TV there are so many wars between Christians;
how can
this happen? Within the people of God, so many wars! In neighbourhoods, at
work, how many wars for envy and jealousy! Even in the same family, how many
internal wars! We must ask the Lord to help us understand this law of love.
How beautiful it is to
love one another as true brothers and sisters. Let's do this today. Maybe we
all have the people we like and [those we] dislike. Perhaps many of us are a
little upset with someone. So let's say to the Lord: 'Lord, I
am angry with this person or that one. I will pray to you for him and for
her.' Praying for those we are angry with is a good step in this law of love.
Shall we do it? Let's do it today!"
"This people's mission," the Pope continued, "to to bring God's hope and
salvation to the world: to be a sign of the love of God who calls all to
friendship with him ... It is enough to open a newspaper to see that the
presence
of evil is around us, that the Devil is at work. But I want to say out loud:
God is stronger! ... Let's all say it together ... God is stronger! And I want
to add that reality, which at times is dark and marked by evil, can change if
we first
bring to it the light of the Gospel, above all with our lives. If, in a
stadium ... on a dark night, one person lights a light, it can barely be seen.
But, if over 70,000 spectators each light their own light, then the stadium
lights up. Let us
make our lives the light of Christ. Together we will bring the light of the
Gospel to all of reality."
The goal of this people is "God's kingdom, begun on earth by God himself, and
which must be further extended until it is brought to perfection, when Christ,
our life, shall appear. The objective [of the people of God], therefore, is
full
communion with the Lord, familiarity with him, entering into the divine life
itself, into his family, where we will live the joy of his boundless love."
"Being the Church, being the people of God," Francis concluded, "... means
being God's leaven in this our humanity. It means proclaiming and bearing
God's salvation in this our world, which is often lost and needful of having
encouraging answers, answers that give hope, that give new energy along the
journey. May the Church be the place of God's mercy and love, where everyone
can feel themselves welcomed, loved, forgiven, and encouraged to live
according to the good life of
the Gospel. And in order to make others feel welcomed, loved, forgiven, and
encouraged, the Church must have open doors so that all might enter. And we
must go out of those doors and proclaim the Gospel"
___________________________________________________________
FRANCIS: SERENE CHILDHOOD IS A RIGHT AND OUR DUTY
Vatican City, 12 June 2013 (VIS) - At the end of his catechesis, the Holy
Father launched an appeal for the protection of children, noting that today
marks the World Day Against Child Labour, which is focusing particular
attention on the
exploitation of children in domestic work, a deplorable situation that is
constantly increasing, especially in many of the poorest countries. The Pope
called upon the international community to take more effective measures
against "this real
plague".
"There are millions of children," Francis said, "mostly girls, who are
victims of this hidden form of exploitation that often involves abuse,
mistreatment, and discrimination. It is real slavery. ... All children should
be able
to play, study, pray, and grow, in their own families and in an atmosphere of
harmony, love, and serenity. It is their right and our duty. A serene
childhood allows children to look with confidence towards life and the future.
Woe to whomever stifles
within them their joyful enthusiasm of hope!"
In his final greetings, the Holy Father addressed members of the
International Committee of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul who were present
in the Square. They are celebrating the 200th anniversary of the birth of
their founder, Blessed Frederic
Ozanam. "God is stronger than evil," Francis told them. "In a world that is
difficult at times, be bearers of God's hope and love."
___________________________________________________________
AUDIENCE
Vatican City, 12 June 2013 (VIS) - This afternoon, the Holy Father is
scheduled to meet with Msgr. Pio Vito Pinto, dean of the Tribunal of the Roman
Rota.
___________________________________________________________
OTHER PONTIFICAL ACTS
Vatican City, 12 June 2013 (VIS) - Today, the Holy Father:
- accepted the resignation from the pastoral care of the territorial abbey
of Montecassino, Italy, presented by Abbot Pietro Vittorelli, O.S.B., in
accordance with canon 401 para. 2 of the Code of Canon Law.
- appointed Fr. Luiz Fernando Lisboa, C.P., as bishop of Pemba (area
82,625, population 836,000, Catholics 578,798, priests 21, religious 88),
Mozambique. The bishop-elect was born in Marques de Valenca, Rio de Janeiro,
Brazil in
1955 and was ordained a priest in 1983. Since ordination, he has served in
several community and parochial level roles, most recently, since 2011, as
pastor of the Santa Teresinha de Lisieux parish in Colombo-Parana, Brazil. He
was a missionary to
Mozambique between 2001 and 2010.
- appointed Fr. Michael Gerber as auxiliary of the Archdiocese of Freiburg
(area 16,229, population 4,772,000, Catholics 1,984,900, priests 1,147,
permanent deacons 243, religious 1,866), Germany. The bishop-elect was born in
Oberkirch, Germany in 1970 and was ordained a priest in 1997. Since
ordination, he has served in several pastoral and academic roles, most
recently, since 2011, as rector of the archdiocese's Collegium Borromaeum
seminary.
- appointed Dr. Raffaele Coppola, professor in the faculty of
Jurisprudence at the State University of Bari and member of the Holy See's
Corps of Lawyers for the Canon and Civil Forum, as promoter of justice in the
Vatican City
State Court of Appeals.
___________________________________________________________ Per ulteriori
informazioni e per la ricerca di documenti consultare il sito: www.wisnews.org e www.vatican.va Il servizio del VIS viene
inviato soltanto agli indirizzi di posta elettronica che ne hanno
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