Saturday, February 12, 2022
In chapter four of Fratelli tutti, Pope Francis introduces the theme of citizenship. This is no small matter. In fact, Francis emphasises that “it is necessary to work to establish in our societies the concept of full citizenship and to renounce the discriminatory use of the term minorities, which carries with it the seeds of isolation and inferiority; it paves the way for hostility and discord and takes away the religious and civil rights and achievements of some citizens by discriminating against them”(FT 131).
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Fr. Giuseppe Caramazza: “Becoming Citizens”
Fr. Domenico Guarino: “Fratelli Tutti” and Migrations
Saturday, February 12, 2022
We live in a time when millions of men, women and children live in the midst of serious humanitarian crises. Social, political and environmental conditions that threaten their lives. It all seems so absurd because, in this globalised world, while we are witnessing an increasing opening of borders to the economic dimension (capital, trade, financial services…), more and more restrictions, walls and barriers arise against the “movement” of people.
Bro. Ayih Teko Fafa: “Palorinya Settlement for Refugees”
Saturday, February 12, 2022
The Palorinya Comboni Mission is one of the innovative communities in the Comboni family, implementing some priorities of our XVIII General Chapter. Refugee programs and especially those aimed at peace building are very important reminders for the Institute for the sustainability and growth of our missionary work among the poorest and the most abandoned populations.
P. Manuel Augusto Lopes Ferreira: «Palavras para a Missão em saída»
Segunda-feira, 7 de Fevereiro de 2022
Apenas eleito, o Papa Francisco desvelou este seu sonho de uma igreja em saída para ir às periferias, tanto geográficas como sociais, culturais como religiosas. O Papa Francisco propõe aos cristãos uma atitude de abertura e de inclusão para com todos, especialmente para com os pobres e os descartados. De facto, diz o Santo Padre: «Hoje e sempre os pobres são os destinatários prioritários do Evangelho e a evangelização dirigida a eles é sinal da soberania de Deus que Jesus veio anunciar. É necessário afirmar que existe um vínculo inseparável entre a nossa fé e os pobres.»
Fratelli tutti: Summary of Chapter 3
Friday, February 4, 2022
After reflecting on the closing off that characterise our time, Pope Francis invites us to think and generate an open world. This is another logic, based on the reality of being fully human, which is realised in the encounter with others. The human person is inclined to bonding: in her very root dwells the call to transcend herself in the encounter with others. Love makes us strive for universal communion.
Fr. Francesco Pierli: “The Gospel for Engendering and Open World”
Friday, February 4, 2022
As we go through the “History of the Missions”, it is enriching to stop and reflect on the Patron of our Congregation: Francis Xavier. Born in Spain, he was exposed to internationality and science, in Paris. When he entered the circle of friends, and then as a member of the Society of Jesus, he had a wealth of culture and science.