We hear Jesus say "Come with me. I have a mission for you."
-Matthew 4:19

Friday, October 12, 2012

His Mission is Also Our Mission


Dear Friends,

October 2012 is a special time for the Black and Indian Mission Office.  First, October directs us in a special way to mediate on the life of Christ through the mysteries of the Holy Rosary.  The Rosary gives us a glimpse of the life of Jesus and invites us to journey with Him and His mother, Mary, in this life and beyond.  Second, Pope Benedict XVI declares this October, “The Year of Faith” when each person reviews one’s relationship with God and come to better understand the call to discipleship through the Sacrament of Baptism.  Third, the Pope also convenes a Synod of Bishops who will focus on The New Evangelization

In the months ahead, more will be shared from the Synod of Bishops with the global community as to how we can reach out as living witnesses to Christ.  And finally, the canonization of Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha and six others will be declared “Saints” on October, 21, 2012, Mission Sunday

How significant for the world will this be!  It is as if Benedict the XVI is giving us a spiritual necklace of light and holiness of witnesses to dispel the darkness of all that is contrary to the mission of Jesus.  His mission is also our mission, to bring love, mercy, peace, healing and joy to a wounded world.

Saint Kateri, pray for us!

Sincerely yours in Christ,
Father Paysse

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