May 2018
Rome
▪ This month, the event of Bicentenary of the Ordination of our holy Founder St. Vincent Pallotti was marked as a significant moment for the entire Pallottine Family. Here in Rome, the solemn celebration began on 15th with the vigil Mass in the Basilica of St. John Lateran where he was ordained 200 years ago. The Holy Eucharist was presided by Mgr. Angelo De Donatis, the Vicar general of His Holiness for the diocese of Rome. In his homily he appreciated the person of St.Vincent Pallotti and invited his sons and daughters to follow his example. On the 16th, a thanksgiving Mass was celebrated by Fr. Jacob Nampudakam, SAC, Rector General together with 14 newly ordained Pallottine priests who concelebrated in the Church of the SS, Salvatore in Onda at the altar of our Founder. As an introduction the president of the Union Ms. Donatella Acerbi, cited words of Pallotti´s letters and encouraged the Union members to live a holy life. Among the participants were the Superiors General of the three Core Communities, Father Jacob Nampudakam SAC, Sister Ivete Garlet CSAC, Sister Izabela Świerad, SAC and Sister Adalgisa Cammarata, the Superior General of the Eucharistic Sisters of St. Vincent Pallotti.
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"Our diverse talents and abilities, our differences in culture, nationality and age are assets for the richness of the community. Although we may be engaged in a variety of ministries, we all share the common call to apostolic discipleship in a community of the Catholic Apostolate of St. Vincent Pallotti."(OWL, 91)
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"Christ, the Apostle of the Eternal Father, and his mission are central to our personal and community life, giving meaning and direction to our thinking, our spirituality, our prayer, action and suffering." (OWL, 19)
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"As a community of disciples we are gathered around Jesus, the Apostle of the Eternal Father. Like the first disciples, we want to be with Jesus, be sent out by him and return to him to evaluate our service in the light of his presence." (OWL, 88)
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"As Pallottines, it is our special charism to foster growth in faith and love among the laity, to awaken them to awareness of their apostolic call, and to cooperate with them in furthering the apostolic mission." (OWL, 21)
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"Our relationships with one another should be marked by a love that bears all, believes all and hopes for all, a love that is neither conceited nor jealous, which hurts no one, nor is embittered or resentful. It is never discouraged but remains patient and kind. It rejoices with others and shares their suffering. It is with this kind of love that we should help and support one another." (OWL, 90)
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