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Message to the People of God of the Diocese of Santiago, Cape Verde, on the occasion of my appointment as diocesan Bishop of Santiago, Cape Verde. Original in Portuguese 16 Feb en pt

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The true means for you to prepare a great gift of prayer is the most perfect renunciation. This is what you only need to apply and must aim at in all your conduct. Once emptied of yourself, you will be disposed to receive the spirit of God in abundance.

Francis Libermann

Cf. Spiritual Letters, II, 355, 1839.

Le moyen véritable de vous préparer un grand don d’oraison est le plus parfait renoncement. C’est à cela qu’il faut vous appliquer uniquement, et qu’il faut viser dans toute votre conduite. Une fois vide de vous-mêmes, vous serez disposé à recevoir l’esprit de Dieu avec abondance.

François Libermann

Cf. Lettres Spirituelles, II, 355, 1839.

O verdadeiro meio de preparar para si um grande dom de oração é uma renúncia perfeita. É unicamente a isto que deve aplicar-se, e é o objetivo a ter em todo o seu comportamento. Uma vez vazio de si mesmo, estará disposto a receber o Espírito de Deus com abundância.

Francisco Libermann

Cf. Cartas Espirituais, II, 355, 1839.

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The fundamental missionary attitude is one of dialogue, respecting the freedom of other believers and the mystery of God who is already at work within them. We must be open to a mutual enrichment in the mystery of the presence and action of God in our lives. We must not hesitate to witness to our own convictions regarding the central role of Christ in the plan of God.

Michael Amaladoss S.J., Planète-Mission, Lourdes 1994

1763 Senegal

Arrival of the first Spiritan at Gorée, Jean-Baptiste Demanet.

1967 Netherlands

Baarle Nassau is closed because there are no more candidates to be brothers. The noviciate is transferred to Gemert. The junior seminary at Weert produces novices for the last time.

1968 Gabon

The first children evacuated from the war in Nigeria arrive in Gabon. They are the first of many to be received during the course of the war.

1987 Zambia

The parish of Pemba in Monze diocese is opened by the Spiritans.

L'attitude fondamentale (dans la mise en œuvre de la Mission) est une attitude de dialogue, respectueuse de la liberté des autres croyants et du mystère de Dieu déjà à l'œuvre en eux. Nous devons nous ouvrir à un enrichissement mutuel dans le mystère de la présence et de l'action de Dieu en nos vies. Nous ne devons pas hésiter à témoigner de nos convictions de foi quant au rôle central du Christ dans le projet de Dieu.

M. Amaladoss, s.j., Planète-Mission, Lourdes 1994

1763 Sénégal

Arrivée du premier Spiritain à Gorée, Jean-Baptiste Demanet.

1967 Pays-Bas

Baarle Nassau ferme, faute de nouveaux candidats frères. Le noviciat est transféré à Gemert. C'est pour la dernière fois que l'Ecole Apostolique de Weert fournit des novices.

1968 Gabon

Les premiers enfants évacués du Biafra, arrivent à Libreville. C’est le début du long épisode des réfugiés du Biafra au Gabon.

1987 Zambie

Ouverture de la Paroisse de Pemba, dans le diocèse de Monze, par les Spiritains.

A atitude fundamental (para o início da actividade missionária) é uma atitude de diálogo respeitoso da liberdade dos outros crentes e do mistério de Deus já existente neles. Devemos abrir-nos a um enriquecimento mútuo no mistério da presença e da acção de Deus nas nossas vidas. Não devemos hesitar em dar testemunho das nossas convicções de fé quanto ao papel central de Cristo no projecto de Deus.

M. Amaladoss,s.j., planeta-Missão, Lourdes 1994

1763 Senegal

Chegada do primeiro espiritano a Gorée, Jean-Baptiste Demanet.

1967 Holanda

Baarle Nassau fecha, por falta de candidatos irmãos. O Noviciado é transferido para Gemert. É a última vez que há noviços vindos da Escola Apostólica de Weert.

1968 Gabão

As primeiras crianças evacuadas do Biafra chegam a Libreville. É o princípio dum longo episódio dos refugiados do Biafra para o Gabão.

1987 Zâmbia

Criação da paróquia de Pemba, na diocese de Monze, pelos Espiritanos.

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Animation plan 2022-28

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Lusofonias – Quaresma segundo Leão XIV e Dom Pedro Fernades - Vatican News

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Homily For The First Sunday Of Lent, Year A

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Homily For The First Sunday Of Lent, Year A

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