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VATICAN INFORMATION SERVICE
YEAR XXIII - # 117
DATE 29-05-2013
Summary:
- GENERAL AUDIENCE: THE CHURCH IS GOD'S CALL TO BE PART OF HIS FAMILY
- GIVE THANKS TO GOD FOR YOUR PARENTS
- POPE'S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR JUNE
- AUDIENCE
- NOTICE
___________________________________________________________
GENERAL AUDIENCE: THE CHURCH IS GOD'S CALL TO BE PART OF HIS FAMILY
Vatican City, 29 May 2013 (VIS) - The mystery of the Church will be the theme
of Pope Francis' new cycle of catechesis during the Wednesday general
audiences. "A mystery," he said, "that we all live and in which we all take
part." The Pope, who will discuss this topic in light of Vatican Council II
texts, began from the parable of the prodigal son that illustrates God's plan
for humanity.
In spite of the rain that suddenly fell on Rome this morning, Francis followed
his custom of winding through St. Peter's Square in the Popemobile, greeting
the tens of thousands of people present and, before beginning his catechesis,
he joked with them,
praising their endurance in spite of the inclement weather.
In his teaching, the Holy Father explained that God's plan is "to make of all
of us one family of his children, [a family] in which each one feels close to
and loved by him ... feels the warmth of being the family of God. The
Church-not
an organization born out of an agreement between some persons but ... the work
of God, born of this love and progressively built in history-has her origin in
this great plan."
The Church, the pontiff explained, "is born of God's desire to call all men
and women to communion with him, to friendship with him, even further, to
participate as his children in his very divinity. The word 'Church' itself,
from the Greek
'ekklesia', means 'convocation'. God calls us, urges us to leave selfishness
behind, the tendency to be wrapped up in oneself, and calls us to be part of
his family. This call has its origins in creation itself. God created us so
that we might live a
relationship of profound friendship with him and, when sin cut off that
relationship with him, with others, and with creation, God did not abandon us.
The entire story of salvation is the story of God seeking humans, offering us
his love, gathering us
to him. He called Abraham to be the father of many; He chose the people of
Israel to forge a covenant that embraces all peoples; and he sent, in the
fullness of time, his Son so that his plan of love and salvation might be
fulfilled in a ne
w and
eternal covenant with all of humanity."
"When we read the Gospel we see that Jesus gathers a small community around
him that welcomes his word, follows it, shares his journey, becomes his
family. And with this community He prepares and builds his Church." It is a
Church whose
origin lies in the "supreme act of love on the Cross, in Jesus' opened side
from which flow blood and water, symbol of the Sacraments of the Eucharist and
Baptism. In the family of God, in the Church, the lifeblood is God's love that
is made
concrete in loving him and others, all, without distinction or limits. The
Church is a family in which we love and are loved." The Church is made
manifest, as on Pentecost, "when the gift of the Holy Spirit fills the hearts
of the Apostles
and compels them to go out and begin the journey to proclaim the Gospel, to
spread God's love."
The Pope observed that, even today, "there are some who say: 'Christ yes, the
Church no'. Like those who say: 'I believe in God, but not in the priests'.
But it is precisely the Church that brings us Christ and brings us to God. The
Church is the
great family of the children of God. Of course it also has human aspects.
there are defects, imperfections, and sins in those who make her up, pastors
and faithful. Even the Pope has them, and many. But what is beautiful is that,
when we realize that we
are sinners we encounter the mercy of God who always forgives. He never
forgets us. He gathers us up in his love of forgiveness and mercy. Some say
that sin is an offence against God, but it is also an opportunity for the
humility to realize that there
is something better: God's mercy. Let's think about this."
"How much do I love the Church? Do I pray for her? Do I feel part of the
family of the Church? What am I doing to make it a community in which everyone
feels welcomed and understood, feels God's mercy and love that renews life?
Faith is a gift and
an act that has to do with us personally, but God calls us to live our faith
together, as a family, as the Church."
"Let us ask the Lord, particularly in this Year of Faith, that our
communities, that all the Church, be ever more truly families that live and
bring the warmth of God," the Holy Father concluded.
___________________________________________________________
GIVE THANKS TO GOD FOR YOUR PARENTS
Vatican City, 29 May 2013 (VIS) - At the end of today's general audience, as
he does every Wednesday, the Holy Father greeted the pilgrims of the various
language groups in St. Peter's Square.
Pope Francis addressed a few words to the youth who will be gathering this
Saturday, 1 June, at Lednica Lake in Poland for the yearly commemoration of
the first Baptism of the Polish people in 966.
"Remember that God is our Father," the Pope said to them. "He created us,
bestowed our talents on each of us, and guides us along the path of life. He
is with us in spite of our weaknesses, our sins, and our omissions. ... He is
the model of all parenthood, even earthly paternity."
""Don't forget," he urged them, "to thank God for your parents ... even if
your relationship might not be so good. Parenthood is a gift from God and it
is a great responsibility to give new life, which is an unrepeatable
image of God. Don't be afraid to be parents. ... Also, be open to being
spiritual mothers and fathers."
___________________________________________________________
POPE'S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR JUNE
Vatican City, 31 May 2013 (VIS) - The Pope's general prayer intention for June
is: "That a culture of dialogue, listening, and mutual respect may prevail
among peoples."
His mission intention is: "That where secularization is strongest, Christian
communities may effectively promote a new evangelization."
___________________________________________________________
AUDIENCE
Vatican City, 29 May 2013 (VIS) - This afternoon the Holy Father received
Cardinal William Wuerl, archbishop of Washington, DC, USA, in audience.
___________________________________________________________
NOTICE
Vatican City, 29 May 2013 (VIS) - No VIS bulletin will be transmitted
tomorrow, Solemnity of Corpus Christi and a holiday in the Vatican. Service
will resume on Friday 31 May.
___________________________________________________________
Per ulteriori informazioni e per la ricerca di documenti consultare il
sito: www.wisnews.org e www.vatican.va
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VATICAN
INFORMATION SERVICE YEAR XXIII - # 117DATE 29-05-2013Summary: - GENERAL
AUDIENCE: THE CHURCH IS GOD'S CALL TO BE PART OF HIS
FAMILY - GIVE THANKS TO GOD FOR YOUR PARENTS - POPE'S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR
JUNE - AUDIENCE - NOTICE________________________________________
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GENERAL AUDIENCE: THE CHURCH IS GOD'S CALL TO BE PART OF HIS FAMILY
Vatican City, 29 May 2013 (VIS) - The mystery of the Church will be the theme
of Pope Francis' new cycle of catechesis during the Wednesday general
audiences. "A mystery," he said, "that we all live and in which we all take
part." The Pope, who will discuss this topic in light of Vatican Council II
texts, began from the parable of the prodigal son that illustrates God's plan
for humanity.
In spite of the rain that suddenly fell on Rome this morning, Francis
followed his custom of winding through St. Peter's Square in the Popemobile,
greeting the tens of thousands of people present and, before beginning his
catechesis, he joked with
them, praising their endurance in spite of the inclement weather.
In his teaching, the Holy Father explained that God's plan is "to make of all
of us one family of his children, [a family] in which each one feels close to
and loved by him ... feels the warmth of being the family of God. The
Church-not an organization born out of an agreement between some persons but
... the work of God, born of this love and progressively built in history-has
her origin in this great plan."
The Church, the pontiff explained, "is born of God's desire to call all men
and women to communion with him, to friendship with him, even further, to
participate as his children in his very divinity. The word 'Church' itself,
from the Greek
'ekklesia', means 'convocation'. God calls us, urges us to leave selfishness
behind, the tendency to be wrapped up in oneself, and calls us to be part of
his family. This call has its origins in creation itself. God created us so
that we might live a
relationship of profound friendship with him and, when sin cut off that
relationship with him, with others, and with creation, God did not abandon us.
The entire story of salvation is the story of God seeking humans, offering us
his love, gathering us
to him. He called Abraham to be the father of many; He chose the people of
Israel to forge a covenant that embraces all peoples; and he sent, in the
fullness of time, his Son so that his plan of love
and salvation might be fulfilled in a new and eternal covenant with all of
humanity."
"When we read the Gospel we see that Jesus gathers a small community around
him that welcomes his word, follows it, shares his journey, becomes his
family. And with this community He prepares and builds his Church." It is a
Church whose
origin lies in the "supreme act of love on the Cross, in Jesus' opened side
from which flow blood and water, symbol of the Sacraments of the Eucharist and
Baptism. In the family of God, in the Church, the lifeblood is God's love that
is made
concrete in loving him and others, all, without distinction or limits. The
Church is a family in which we love and are loved." The Church is made
manifest, as on Pentecost, "when the gift of the Holy Spirit fills the hearts
of the Apostles
and compels them to go out and begin the journey to proclaim the Gospel, to
spread God's love."
The Pope observed that, even today, "there are some who say: 'Christ yes, the
Church no'. Like those who say: 'I believe in God, but not in the priests'.
But it is precisely the Church that brings us Christ and brings us to God. The
Church is
the great family of the children of God. Of course it also has human aspects.
there are defects, imperfections, and sins in those who make her up, pastors
and faithful. Even the Pope has them, and many. But what is beautiful is that,
when we realize
that we are sinners we encounter the mercy of God who always forgives. He
never forgets us. He gathers us up in his love of forgiveness and mercy. Some
say that sin is an offence against God, but it is also an opportunity for the
humility to realize
that there is something better: God's mercy. Let's think about this."
"How much do I love the Church? Do I pray for her? Do I feel part of the
family of the Church? What am I doing to make it a community in which everyone
feels welcomed and understood, feels God's mercy and love that renews life?
Faith is a gift
and an act that has to do with us personally, but God calls us to live our
faith together, as a family, as the Church."
"Let us ask the Lord, particularly in this Year of Faith, that our
communities, that all the Church, be ever more truly families that live and
bring the warmth of God," the Holy Father concluded.
___________________________________________________________
GIVE THANKS TO GOD FOR YOUR PARENTS
Vatican City, 29 May 2013 (VIS) - At the end of today's general audience, as
he does every Wednesday, the Holy Father greeted the pilgrims of the various
language groups in St. Peter's Square.
Pope Francis addressed a few words to the youth who will be gathering this
Saturday, 1 June, at Lednica Lake in Poland for the yearly commemoration of
the first Baptism of the Polish people in 966.
"Remember that God is our Father," the Pope said to them. "He created us,
bestowed our talents on each of us, and guides us along the path of life. He
is with us in spite of our weaknesses, our sins, and our omissions. ... He
is the model of all parenthood, even earthly paternity."
""Don't forget," he urged them, "to thank God for your parents ... even if
your relationship might not be so good. Parenthood is a gift from God and it
is a great responsibility to give new life, which is an unrepeatable
image of God. Don't be afraid to be parents. ... Also, be open to being
spiritual mothers and fathers."
___________________________________________________________
POPE'S PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR JUNE
Vatican City, 31 May 2013 (VIS) - The Pope's general prayer intention for
June is: "That a culture of dialogue, listening, and mutual respect may
prevail among peoples."
His mission intention is: "That where secularization is strongest, Christian
communities may effectively promote a new evangelization."
___________________________________________________________
AUDIENCE
Vatican City, 29 May 2013 (VIS) - This afternoon the Holy Father received
Cardinal William Wuerl, archbishop of Washington, DC, USA, in audience.
___________________________________________________________
NOTICE
Vatican City, 29 May 2013 (VIS) - No VIS bulletin will be transmitted
tomorrow, Solemnity of Corpus Christi and a holiday in the Vatican. Service
will resume on Friday 31 May.
___________________________________________________________ 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
fatto richiesta. Se per qualunque motivo non si desidera continuare a
riceverlo, si prega di visitare nostra pagina dinizio: http://212.77.1.245/news_services/press/vis/italinde.php
Copyright (VIS): Le notizie contenute nei servizi del Vatican Information
Service possono essere riprodotte parzialmente o totalmente citando la fonte:
V.I.S. - Vatican Information Service.
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