Why must we go out to the far ends of the world to preach the Gospel of Jesus when people do not have to know Jesus in order to enter the house of God? We must go out because we want to share with all people the abundant love and hope, joy and peace that Jesus brought to us. We want to "proclaim the unfathomable treasure of Christ" and "throw light on the inner workings of the mystery kept hidden through all ages in God, the creator of everything" (Ephesians 3:8-9).
What we have received is so beautiful and so rich that we cannot hold it for ourselves but feel compelled to bring it to every human being on earth. ~
Henri Nouwen
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Parliament of the World's Religions
Fr. Carl Chudy Sx, Fr. Michael Davitti SX and Fr. Adolph Menendez SX will join
thousands of interfaith activists from around the world in Toronto, Canada November 1 - 7, 2018 to work for a more just, peaceful, and sustainable world.
Fr. Carl will participate in a panel discussion on outreach to secular culture and dialogue with non-believers. See more.
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Ongoing Formation in Asia
The Xaverian superior delegate presented the five attitudes-values the Xaverians live by (community, contemplation, friendship, simplicity, and creativity), the five areas they are involved in (pastoral work, culture, social, inter-religious dialogue, and charismatic family); and what kind of people they are looking for (people "crazy" about the non-Christians, committed to "work" together, with a profound faith and a solid human formation and with an "expertise"). The presentation was followed by a very alive session of questions and answers. Keep up with the sessions here.
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Opportunties for Service
One of Catholics on Call's goals is to expose young adults from diverse backgrounds to the variety of lay ecclesial ministry opportunities in the church. Catholics on Call helps young adults learn, discern about ministries. Ahead of the youth synod in October, this program exposes young people to ministry options. Learn more.
Associate movement sees future rich with hope
Associates, aka affiliates, are women and men, married or unmarried, who answer the Gospel call to holiness by formally associating themselves with a religious community. The mission, spirituality, or charism of the community is what draws an associate in, and also what animates the covenant or promise an associate takes in their mutual relationship with the community.
Learn more.
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Encounter Through Service
Pope Francis encourages us to encounter the poor and those who suffer. Service learning is a great opportunity to encounter others and promote human dignity. Discover more with
this resource from
Jane Deren, Ph.D.
 This video puts the lines of the prayer "Living Holiness Today" to music for an easy-to-use resource to start a parish meeting, youth group event, service trip, or religion class.
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Starting on September 8 and culminating on World Peace Weekend (September 22-23), players and teams will challenge and inspire each other to organize actions that build bridges between peace, prosperity, and the planet. Players can create or join their own service projects and/or participant in any of the featured ways to play.
Find out more.
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