CAC BÀI ĐỘC GIÀ GỞI TỚI -MARYKNOLL SOCIETY 29 SUNDAY- C

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    Maryknoll Society
    Oct 20 at 4:41 AM
     
     
    “We are known by our good works”
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    Dear Deacon Nguyen,

    When was the last time you updated your résumé?

    I’m kidding, of course, but not by much. The most important title any of us can have is “Compassionate Missioner,” although I imagine that’s not how you usually talk about yourself! As we begin our third week of the Church’s Extraordinary Month of Mission, I invite you to think about how you can grow as a compassionate missioner, and build up our Church along the way.
    “All scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for refutation, for correction, and for training in righteousness, so that one who belongs to God may be competent, equipped for every good work.”
    ~ 2 Timothy 3:16-17
    Our Holy Father Pope Francis calls this a commitment to missionary formation: the process of preparing ourselves to go out into the world as disciples of the Gospel. Spending a little more time studying scripture and celebrating our sacraments and liturgies are all good ways to do that. Then let’s not forget about those who came before us: the martyrs and saints, and the role models in our own family and parishes who gave us an early appreciation for our faith. Recalling their devotion is a good way to strengthen our mission spirit.

    Dinh, in the end, we are known by our good works... visiting the sick, feeding the hungry, and caring for the most vulnerable. Each time we express our faith this way, we are not just growing stronger as compassionate missioners. We are modeling mission for the rest of the world. May your light shine bright this week... next week... and always.
    Father Raymond J. Finch, M.M. Sincerely yours in Christ,
    Father Raymond J. Finch, M.M.
    P.S.: Today is Mission Sunday, a reminder that you are God’s presence in the world. We are all called to salvation in Christ. Go forth and celebrate!
    Next week’s mission lesson: Always practice charity.
    Prayer for 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
    Deeply rooted in Christ Jesus,
    help me, God, to draw strength,
    nourishment and courage
    from the wellspring of Divine Mercy
    that the love of the Lord may infuse
    every fiber of my being
    and fill my soul to overflowing
    so every word I speak
    or action I take may redound
    to Your glory.

    Through Your spirit in me, Lord,
    help me bear fruit that lasts:
    kindness, gentleness, forgiveness,
    compassion, and justice.
    Let Your peace flow out from me
    with the fragrance of flowers
    to draw all people to You.

    Let me never tire, Lord,
    of doing good, helping others, and
    praising You for Your blessings.
    You are the vine; I the branch
    may I never be separated from You.

    Amen.
    ~ Father Joseph R. Veneroso, M.M.
    The Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers serve the poor in 22 countries, and celebrate our faith through Mass, the Sacraments, and pastoral work. Help support our mission projects around the world.
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