The Redeemer's Face Shines
The Xaverian Mission Newsletter of this Summer 2010 takes inspiration from the message of Pope Benedict for World Mission Sunday (October 24, 2010).
We are to “make Jesus visible, to make the Redeemer’s face shine in every corner of the earth before the generations.”
Read stories from Japan, the work of Fr. Orru in Indonesia, the 50th of priesthood of Fr. Victor Mosele, and the anniversary of independence celebrated by 17 African countries.
Make of the World One Family !
Holliston, MA: Fatima Days on the 13th
Come to Fatima Days 2010, the 13th of the Month, a tradition in
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Spiritual life, at Fatima Shrine in Holliston, MA.
No-Borders: Our Catholic Faith in Action
Transforming our World: Our Catholic Faith in Action -
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Youth in Mission, Parishes who practice Catholic Social Teaching.
Mission Newsletter: The Redeemer's Face Shines
The Message of Pope Benedict for World Mission Sunday, Oct. 24, 2010
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Fr. Orru in Indonesia, African Independence, Fr. Mosele 50th of priesthood.
Mission News
Photos of the Mission Festival in Franklin, WI
Though the rainy weather kept some of our friends away
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the great volunteers at the Mission Festival had a fun time!
In September
Mission Intention
For an End of Wars
That by opening our hearts to love, we may put an end to the wars and
conflicts which continue to bloody our world.
We Remember:
On Sept. 30, 1995, Fr. Aldo Marchiol (65 years old), Fr. Ottorino Maule (53) and Ms. Catina Gubert (75) were killed in the mission house in Buyengero, Burundi. The three missionaries had worked many years in Burundi. Fr. Aldo's journey was crowned with martyrdom for speaking on behalf of local and suffering people. Read his brief biography of his years of life in ministry and mission.
Our Founder
Blessed Guido Maria Conforti
The earthly life journey of Guido Maria Conforti lasted only 63 years, and it was continually inspired by faith. From his first encounters with the Christ cruficied at the Church of Peace in Parma, to his last visit of his missionaries in China in 1928, he displayed pastoral activity that was just short of prodigious in its extent and variety. He died a saintly death in Parma. Pope John Paul II declared Guido M. Conforti "Blessed" in the eyes of the whole church on March 17, 1996.
Patroness of Missions
Saint Therese of Lisieux
The world would probably never have heard of St. Therese of Lisieux had she not been told to write down her childhood recollections, covering all her life, published after her death, The Story of a Soul. Sister Therese's "little way" of spiritual childhood, the way of trust and complete self-surrender, the way of simplicity and perfection in the doing of small things and daily duties, has become a pattern for numberless people. She died when she was twenty-four years old.
Our Patron
Saint Francis Xavier
It was St. Ignatius who challenged St. Francis Xavier with the question: "What profit is it, if you gain the whole world, and lose your soul?" Since May 1542, Francis Xavier began to work among the poor of South India, Malacca, the Moluccas Islands (Indonesia), and Japan. Francis wished he could scream in the universities, that millions are waiting to hear God's Word... and he felt that no one was willing to say "Here I am, Lord. What do you want me to do?" He died in Sancian Island on Dec. 3rd, 1552.
Martyrs of Pastoral Charity
The Xaverian Martyrs
The Martyrs of Pastoral Charity are those who offer totally themselves to the Church, following the example of Christ. The idea is not ours.
Someone else gave us the thought of remembering the Xaverians who have concluded their missionary journey with a tragic death.
It was Pope John Paul II, in an address during the preparation meetings towards the Great Jubilee 2000, who challenged us:
“Do not forget the many who have given their lives for the Gospel, through martyrdom."
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