Active Presence of the SFO in the Church and in the World
Kerala, India May 7, 2010 Fr. Amando Trujillo Cano, TOR 1
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The joys and the hopes, the griefs and the anxieties of the men
of this age, especially those who are poor or in any ay afflicted,
these are the joys and hopes, the griefs and anxieties of the
followers of Christ... That is why this community realizes that it
is truly linked with mankind and its history by the deepest of
bonds. (GS, 1) 2
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SHARING A STORY Conference on Education Stories of public
schools Trasforming the world is possible! Some elements of this
presentation 3 parts of the presentation 3
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A.VATICAN II The laity seek the kingdom of God by engaging in
temporal affairs and by ordering them according to the plan of God.
They live in the world...in all of the secular professions and
occupations...family and social life... they are called by God that
they may work for the sanctification of the world... they may make
Christ known to others, especially by the testimony of a life
resplendent in faith, hope and charity... (LG 31) 5
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B. SFOs GENERAL CONSTITUTIONS 6
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ACTIVE PRESENCE IN CHURCH AND THE WORLD (Art. 17) Secular
Franciscans are called to work together in building up the Church
as the sacrament of salvation for all witnesses and instruments of
the Churchs mission Preparation for spreading the Gospel message in
the ordinary circumstances of the world and for collaborating in
the catechesis 7
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ACTIVE PRESENCE IN THE CHURCH AND THE WORLD (Art. 17) The love
of Francis for the word of God their own his faith in those who
announce it, and the great fervor Their preferred apostolate is
personal witness in the environment in which they live and service
for building up the Kingdom of God In their own family in the
fraternity and through their active presence in the local Church
and in society 8
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ACTIVE PRESENCE IN CHURCH AND THE WORLD (Art. 18-23) Called to
make their own contribution, inspired bySaint Francis of Assisi,
towards a civilization in which the dignity of the human person,
shared responsibility, and love may be living realities. They
should: deepen the true foundations of universal kinship "be in the
forefront... in the field of public life" firmly oppose every form
of exploitation, discrimination, exclusion and indifference 9
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ACTIVE PRESENCE IN CHURCH AND THE WORLD (Art. 18-23) witness to
their fraternal love and clear Christian motivations give
preference to the poor and to those on the fringe of society live
their membership both in the Church and in society as an
inseparable reality generously fulfill the duties proper to their
occupation and to the professional training that pertains to it
maintain a balance between work and rest meaningful forms of using
leisure time 10
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ACTIVE PRESENCE IN CHURCH AND THE WORLD (Art. 18-23) courageous
initiatives in the field of human development and justice take
clear positions whenever human dignity is attacked and offer their
fraternal service to the victims of injustice take care that their
interventions are always inspired by Christian love be bearers of
peace in their families and in society respect the choice of those
who, because of conscientious objection, refuse to bear arms
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ACTIVE PRESENCE IN CHURCH AND THE WORLD (Art. 18-23) Work
togehter: With movements which promote the building of fraternity
among peoples Putting forward initiatives that care for creation In
overcoming the exclusions of others and those forms of poverty that
are the fruit of inefficiency and injustice So that all persons may
have the possibility to work and so that working conditions may
always be more humane For the passage of just laws and ordinances
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C. COMPENDIUM OF THE SOCIAL DOCTRINE OF THE CHURCH Published by
the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace in 2004, presents the
following principles in chapters III and IV of Part One: I. THE
DIGNITY OF THE HUMAN PERSON II. THE PRINCIPLE OF THE COMMON GOOD
III. THE UNIVERSAL DESTINATION OF GOODS IV. THE PRINCIPLE OF
SUBSIDIARITY V. PARTICIPATION VI. THE PRINCIPLE OF SOLIDARITY VII.
THE FUNDAMENTAL VALUES OF SOCIAL LIFE VIII. THE WAY OF LOVE 13
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C. COMPENDIUM OF THE SOCIAL DOCTRINE OF THE CHURCH Other
central issues of human life in society: CAP. VTHE FAMILY, THE
VITAL CELL OF SOCIETY CAP. VIHUMAN WORK CAP VII ECONOMIC LIFE CAP.
VIII THE POLITICAL COMMUNITY CAP IXTHE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY CAP.
X SAFEGUARDING THE ENVIRONMENT CAP. XI THE PROMOTION OF PEACE
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C. COMPENDIUM OF THE SOCIAL DOCTRINE OF THE CHURCH SOCIAL
DOCTRINE AND ECCLESIAL ACTION Social Doctrine and the Commitment of
the Lay Faithful: a. The lay faithful b. Spirituality of the lay
faithful c. Acting with prudence d. Social doctrine and lay
associations 15
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C. COMPENDIUM OF THE SOCIAL DOCTRINE OF THE CHURCH e. Service
in the various sectors of social life 1. Service to the human
person 2. Service in culture 3. Service in the economy 4. Service
in politics 16
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D. XII GENERAL CHAPTERS CONCLUSIONS Presence in the world as
priority No. 4 For too long, the Order has not fully entered into
its active mission in the world. The moment has come, and it can no
longer be deferred, to enter the city, to exercise with
determination and full visibility its own responsibilities to
witness, and to promote justice, peace, human rights and the
integrity of creation. 17
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D. XII GENERAL CHAPTERS CONCLUSIONS It is essential that the
entire Order be present as such, and not only through the worthy
initiatives of its individual members It is its duty to use this
presence in every corner of the world to effectively operate
everywhere, and to become visible by promoting strong and
courageous initiatives, including those in national and
international government organizations. 18
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D. XII GENERAL CHAPTERS CONCLUSIONS Presence in the world as
priority No. 4 For too long, the Order has not fully entered into
its active mission in the world. The moment has come, and it can no
longer be deferred, to enter the city, to exercise with
determination and full visibility its own responsibilities to
witness, and to promote justice, peace, human rights and the
integrity of creation. 19
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E. MESSAGE OF POPE BENEDICT XVI FOR THE CELEBRATION OF THE
WORLD DAY OF PEACE 2010 If You Want to Cultivate Peace, Protect
Creation 1. ...Mans inhumanity to man has given rise to numerous
threats to peace and to authentic and integral human development []
Yet no less troubling are the threats arising from the neglect if
not downright misuse of the earth and the natural goods that God
has given us... (1). 20
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E. MESSAGE OF POPE BENEDICT XVI FOR THE CELEBRATION OF THE
WORLD DAY OF PEACE 2010 4. ...Can we remain indifferent before the
problems associated with such realities as climate change,
desertification, the deterioration and loss of productivity in vast
agricultural areas, the pollution of rivers and aquifers, the loss
of biodiversity, the increase of natural catastrophes and the
deforestation of equatorial and tropical regions? Can we disregard
the growing phenomenon of environmental refugees[]? 21
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E. MESSAGE OF POPE BENEDICT XVI FOR THE CELEBRATION OF THE
WORLD DAY OF PEACE 2010 5. ... Prudence would thus dictate a
profound, long-term review of our model of development [] Humanity
needs a profound cultural renewal; it needs to rediscover those
values which can serve as the solid basis for building a brighter
future for all [...] Specifically, they call for a lifestyle marked
by sobriety and solidarity [...] Only in this way can the current
crisis become an opportunity for discernment and new strategic
planning. 22
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II. TESTIMONIES 23
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B. GIUSEPPE MOSCATI (1880-1927) Italian doctor, scientific
researcher and university professor of profound faith and generous
service to the needy Two degrees Director of several institutions
Professional commitment and recognition Direct involvement in
several calamities and World War I Canonized on October 25, 1987
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GIORGIO LA PIRA (1904 1977) Italian politician, mayor of
Florence (1950-1956, 1960-1964), deputy of the Christian Democratic
Party, collaborated in writing the Italian Constitution Dominican
tertiary who worked tirelessly for peace, human rights and the
betterment of the disadvantaged His political and philosophical
thought was clearly marked by his Catholic faith and the legacy of
St. Francis of Assisi. 25
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GIORGIO LA PIRA (1904 1977) Founded the magazine Principles on
the eve of World War II and openly oppose fascism, for which he
suffer persecution He devoted himself to rebuild Florence during
the post war years and he would often give away his shoes, clothing
and most of his income Involvement in national and international
politics He fought for disarmament, third world development, and
religious tolerance The process of his beatification started in
1986, John Paul II praised "the holy mayor 26
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C. ARMIDA BARELLI (1882 1952) Tireless disciple of Christ with
singular intuition of the new demands of the times Franciscan
Tertiary of feminine genius Young women in the Italian Catholic
Movement Contributed to the birth of the Sacred Heart Catholic
University and the Missionaries of the Kingship of Christ Prayer
and a fervent Eucharistic piety Search for holiness, missionary
zeal, and civil and social commitment To ferment the culture,
politics, economy and recreation with the yeast of the Gospel
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D. HOUSE OF FRANCIS PEACE Soup kitchen run by the Pohang local
fraternity Initial donation for rent Serving lunch to the poor and
elderly every Saturday for over 10 years. Free medical examination
and treatment Lunch boxes are home delivered The fraternity raises
funds to cover the expenses This witnessing to the gospel has
united and enlivened the fraternity 28
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E. ST. LUKES CLINIC Serves typically patients among extremely
poor immigrants or undocumented poor workers Doctors and nurses
from Sylvester local fraternity formed a volunteer medical group
Have provided health care services for a long time 29
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F. REMOVING THE OIL SLUDGE OFFSHORE A collision of two huge
ships in the West Sea (Korea) polluted the sea and beaches. Secular
Franciscans and other members of the Franciscan family of Korea
worked hard to remove the oil sludge. Secular Franciscans raised
funds to cover the respective expenses: bus rental, lunch, etc.
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C. GENERAL CRITERIA FOR PARTICIPATION Sound Franciscan
spirituality... participation in the life and mission of the Church
Knowledge of reality in order to be able to evangelize and to
respond with efficient love to the particular needs around us the
gospel is a message of cross and resurrection and this cannot be
compromised Spirituality of communion...and collaboration with
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C. GENERAL CRITERIA FOR PARTICIPATION Diverse levels of action:
Emergency services and direct assistance Human promotion Advocacy
Transforming the structures of sin Safeguarding creation
Collaborating with other institutions Charitable Christian activity
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Jesuss Mission is Ours The Spirit of the Lord is upon me,
because he has anointed me to bring glad tidings to the poor. He
has sent me to proclaim liberty to captives and recovery of sight
to the blind, to let the oppressed go free, and to proclaim a year
acceptable to the Lord. (Lc 4, 18-19) 34
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Dear St. Elizabeth Lady Saint, Come and teach us how to love,
With the courage of your brave young heart. Oh, dear Saint, Come
and show us how to share, With our hands filled with thankfulness.
Because you were able to understand What it takes to follow Christ
the Lord, And to serve like Him who gave his life. Lady Saint,
Faithful mother and spouse, You illuminate this worlds miseries.
Oh, dear Saint, Noble woman of true faith, Of Saint Francis,
daughter in the Lord. Like a star you brightly shine for all, You
are adorned with fruits of selfless love, You are crowned with
generosity. Beloved saint, In the service of the lowly, An example,
Elizabeth, you are. Beloved Saint, We are counting on your prayers,
Intercessor, Elizabeth, you are. Lady Saint, Come and help us
recognize In the poor, the presence of Christ. In your trials, You
lifted up your prayer, And through penance your heart found the
way. Just like you, we wish to be a sign, Of the Kingdom of life
and dignity, With the roses of solidarity. Beloved saint(2) 35
