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In this issue:
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Pope Francis's 2017 Lenten Message
This artistic reflection is based on the text of Pope Francis's 2017 Lenten Message: "The Word is a gift. Other persons are a gift." Pope Francis focuses his Lenten message on the story of Lazarus and the rich man.
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 Xaverian Family News
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Different colors, one people
In societies fragmented by suspicion, injustices and inequalities and where being "stranger" often rhymes with threat and danger, there need to be a global awareness on the threat that racial discrimination poses on our common future, for it denies some people the right to affirm themselves as individuals - a man or a woman - with a name, a particular history and an identity, like all the others. Read more of Fr. Valentin Shukuru's reflection.
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The GYM Experience
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On March 18 Fr. Carl Chudy SX preached at a tri-parish retreat program in Milford, MA entitled,
"Surprised by Hope." Many thanks to all who attended and to Steve and Rosemary Trettel and their team for organizing things. See more of Fr. Carl's pics
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Lenten Webinars
Lent is here! It is a wonderful time to engage in creative ways to "give up" or "make time for __________." (Fill in the blank!)
March 26th will offer input to enhance both the preparation and follow up for Mission Service Trips that many parish youth programs offer. Fr. Rocco Puopolo SX will moderate that webinar.
April 9th (TBA) We are inviting you to suggest a topic which you would want us to facilitate that could aid you in better understanding Mission, Intercultural and Inter-religious dialogue.
These are meant to offer youth, youth ministers and anyone interested in youth ministry some practical and time-tested ways of engaging in Inter-religious Dialogue and Youth Service Projects and more!!! If you would like to take part in these webinars,
email Fr. Rocco Puopolo SX to receive more information as well as indicate the topic you would like us to present for that third webinar.
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Conforti Institute
Returning Home: Christian Faith in Encounter with Other Faiths
The 2017 Lent resource explores how Christian faith has been deepened and enriched by encounters with people of different religions. This is not a resource that necessarily emphases common ground or that is about dialogue but how Christian faith has burned brightly following an encounter with the religious other. Discover more.
Flame 2017 - 10,000 Reasons to Hope
The spirituality and exuberance of 10,000 young people who attended Flame 2017 on Saturday could be seen in the quiet listening to witness stories, reverential prayer and the joyful singing along to the music of Matt Redman, One Hope Project, Jasmine Elcock and a vibrant Mexican wave encircling the Wembley Arena. The Redman song, '10,000 Reasons' was a theme of the day, referring to God's blessings and reasons to be hopeful for the future. The quote from St Paul, 'Fan your flames into a gift' stood out on the screen. Learn more.
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XAVERIAN MISSION NEWSLETTER
Travel the world with the Xaverian Missionaries. Learn about "Symphonies of Peace" in Japan and miracles of healing in Bangladesh. Read the loving tribute to Fr. Larry Crosara SX and about the ordination of the first Sierra Leone-born Xaverian Missionary. Discover Global Awareness and catch up on the latest world and USA Province news.
Read it here.
FOUNDER of the XAVERIAN MISSIONARIES
Saint Guido Maria Conforti
 FOUNDER of the XAVERIAN MISSIONARY SISTERS OF MARY
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Come Pass It On Again!
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