Pope Asks Catholics to Fast, Religious Leaders to Meet in Assisi

EWTN ^ | 19-Nov-2001 | Vatican Information Service

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19-Nov-2001 -- Vatican Information Service

LIFE AND HUMAN HISTORY ARE IN THE HANDS OF GOD

VATICAN CITY, NOV 18, 2001 (VIS) - At 9:30 a.m. today, John Paul II visited the parish of St. Alexis, north of Rome, where he celebrated Mass. Commenting on the Gospel, the Pope recalled that the words of Jesus concerning the ultimate realities "eliminate from our hearts every form of fear and anguish, opening us to the consoling certainty that life and the history of men, despite often dramatic devastations, remain firmly in the hands of God."

The Holy Father asked the groups and associations which form the parish community to "journey together and generously offer your contribution to the permanent diocesan Mission. In the face of negative messages, conveyed by certain cultural modes of contemporary society, may you be builders of hope and missionaries of Christ everywhere.

"Is not this perhaps the pastoral program of our diocese? But in order for the Spirit of Christ to penetrate everywhere, it is necessary to strengthen a detailed and organic ministry for vocations. It is necessary to educate families and youth in prayer and in making their very existence a gift for others."

John Paul II invited the parishioners to ask every day: "Lord, what do You wish me to do? What is Your will for us as a family, as parents, as children? What do You expect of me, as a youth who is open to life and wants to live with You and for you? Only in responding to these personal and involved questions, can you fully realize the will of God, and be 'light' and 'salt' which illuminate and give flavor to this our beloved city."

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[wideawake]

Interesting. December 14th is the Feast of St. John of the Cross. The Holy Father wrote his doctoral thesis on St. John's Dark Night of the Soul, I believe.

[dansangel]

Thanks for the bump. He is, by far, our greatest leader.

[dansangel]

Bump....great stories.

[DrJasper]

We hope to see together in particular, Christians and Muslims, to proclaim before the world that religion must never become a motive of conflict, hatred, and violence

The Pope truly acts as a Christian leader, he promotes the Christ principle of Love to everyone. I truly believe he does see Christ in everyone!

[Jeremiah Jr]

I ask you to fast! And to pray for authentic peace!

Joel 2

[BlessedBeGod]

And he's a Secular Carmelite, too.

[EODGUY]

I thank God everyday for sending us a Holy Father who is truly a man for our time. I am so very proud of Pope John Paul II.

[victim soul]

Thanks for the beautiful picture of this holy man!!Pray and fast for peace between peoples and nations.

[Mr. Thorne]

He is the true essence of his office; the spiritual descendent of St. Peter; the Vicar of Christ.

He is amazing.

He soldiers on, despite his physical difficulties; nothing seems to stop him.

He is a walking testament to the power of faith, and the strength given to the men and women who do God's work.

[Romulus]

authentic peace

A phrase worth pondering.

[MHGinTN]

The Holy Father's heart aches for humanity. If you see that, people, know how much more our Father in Heaven's heart aches for US!

[victim soul]

Amen. But we must be ever hopeful, continue His work and trust in His Mercy. Happy Thanksgiving and pity those poor souls who denied their children their place at their tables!!

[Mr.Clark]

A great man.

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Welcome to Fr. (1) Can you point out what part of Mortalium Animos supports your opinion that praying with other religions is a mortal sin? (2) Do you contend that something that is in one time a mortal sin cannot later not be a mortal sin?

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