We
live in exceptional times, with the future holding events and problems still
more extraordinary than what we face now; imperiously they ask of us a generous
response, even a heroic one.
These words
written in 1973 are as true today as they were then. Besides political, social
and cultural changes based on lies and lack of respect for the dignity of the
human person, marriage, family, etc., we face today the potential “for an
ecological catastrophe” as Pope Francis states in LAUDATO SÍ, n. 4. Our Founder,
the Servant of God G. Giaquinta, who through his words and example instilled in
us maximum love towards God, others, the present moment; love and fidelity in
living our vocation and mission in life “with the courage of martyrs and the
tenderness of Jesus”; and fidelity to the teaching of Mother Church, repeats to
us today: “My children, love the time in which Divine Providence has placed you,
love your redemptive moment, live fully your mission in life, respond to today’s
many demands keeping in mind Jesus’ example Who loved us up to the end, and
Mary’s attitude who stood by the cross.”
Let us pray daily
for the grace to have the courage of martyrs and the tenderness of Jesus in all
our interactions. (Franca Salvo, Apostolic Oblate Pro Sanctity Central States)
We wish to fulfill the mission you
have entrusted to us to speak of love and brotherhood to everyone. Therefore, grant us, O Lord, the ability to
speak and the courage to witness (from the prayer Builders of a New World, William Giaquinta)
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