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Papua New Guinea Mother of the World Governance Circle Visitation October 1-18, 2018 MFIC General Leadership and MFIC Sisters from Papua New Guinea |
Mission Statement
We commit ourselves by profession of vows to:
- Manifest God’s universal compassion through inclusive non-dominating relationships of love.
- Trust in God’s Providence and live in a manner that affirms the right of all to a just share of the earth’s resources.
- Discern together the voice of the Spirit that has called us to be one in our diversity.
- In the spirit of Francis, Clare, and Elizabeth Hayes, we promote ever-widening circles of communion as we:
- Open ourselves to a life of continued conversion in response to the call of the Gospel.
- Identify with the victim, the poor and the marginalized in seeking a peace built on justice.
- Reverence creation, acknowledging the right of all God’s creatures to enjoy its blessings.
- Address the need within ourselves for repentance, forgiveness and healing while promoting a message of reconciliation.
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ADDRESS BY HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS
AT THE OPENING OF THE SYNOD OF BISHOPS
ON YOUNG PEOPLE, THE FAITH AND VOCATIONAL DISCERNMENT
Synod Hall
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Dear Beatitudes, Eminences, Excellencies,
Dear Brothers and Sisters, and beloved Young People!
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