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There is indeed an intimate link between Mary and evangelization,
Mary becomes a powerful model of Evangelization especially at the
annunciation/visitation, at Cana, at Calvary
and on Pentecost.
As Mary was deeply contemplative in understanding the will of God
and also so active in proclaiming the Good News by her very life, I think that
Evangelization has both an inward and an outward direction. Inwardly it calls
for the continued receiving of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and our ongoing
conversion both individually and as a Church. Outwardly, it addresses those who
have not heard the Gospel, or having heard it, have stopped practicing their
faith and those who seek the fullness of faith.
Pope John Paul II has reminded us that "Evangelization is the most
powerful and stirring challenge which the Church has been called to from her
very beginning." (Veritatis Splendor, 106) This flows from the mandate of Christ
to "Go into all the world and preach the Gospel to
the whole creation." (MK 16:15)
There is great dal of interest in evangelization and "new
evangelization" or "re-evangelization" today. Bishops, priests,
religious institutes and lay faithful have demonstrated a genuine desire to
respond positively to this challenge to evangelize and re-evangelize. The most
fundamental and necessary element in our evangelization in the foot steps of
Mary is the absolute necessity and prerequisite for personal holiness. (The
Catechism of the Catholic Church, nn. 2013-2014) To be an effective witness of
the Gospel entails more "being" than "doing." We hope that this Mariological
conference will give us this preparation and encouragement for the new evangelization of Asia. Thus, Mary
becomes our sterling model for the new evangelization in Asia, as she is the
"Star of the New Evangelization."
THE FLOW OF THE
PROGRAMME
The AOMC opens on September 12, 2009 coinciding with the sixth
National Day of Pilgrimage to Lipa.
The first working day of the conference (September 13) will
focus on "forerunner" - Mary is the forerunner of evangelization as dialogue. It
is Mary who prepares the way for Jesus her Son. Her dialogue with the Angel in
Luke 1:26-38 will be the biblical basis.
The second day (September 14) will focus on "witness." This will
focus on the role of Mary in social transformation. Day two will focus on
"Magnificat in the context of the Visitation" and how true Marian devotion must
be a tool for the reign of justice and peace in the world. This is active
contemplation and contemplative action. Mary leads us to prayer and action. The
mission of justice is at the heart of authentic evangelization.
The third day (September 15) will focus on "fullness." Mary
leads us to holiness. Her perennial call for penance and prayer and conversion
is the path that leads to holiness. This will be a meditation on Mary at the
foot of the Cross. Mary Mother of the church leads us to charity which is the
fullness of holiness. Our minds turn to the image of Our Lady of Sorrows whose
feast is today.
For each of the three days, the three talks will use the
framework of Scripture-Magisterium-Anthropology.
We conclude with a concelebrated Eucharist at the
Manila Metropolitan Cathedral on September 16
morning.
Schedule for the
"Working Days"
September 13: Mary as Forerunner of Evangelization as
Dialogue
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Speaker One HOMILY |
: From the Scriptures (Annuciation LK 1:26-38) |
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Archbishop Ramon Arguelles, Lipa
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Speaker Two AM |
: From the Magisterium (Lumen Gentium, 8) |
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Fr. Catalino Arevalo, SJ
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Speaker Three PM |
: From the Asian-Australian Experience
(Anthropological and Devotional) |
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Sr. Isabel Naumann (Annunciation Narrative as Model of Dialogue) |
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Father R.K. Sammy, President Marian Academy of India
(Inter-Religious and Cultural Dialogue)
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Afternoon Workshop with Lectio Divina |
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Evening Prayer and Synthesis |
September 14: Mary as Witness of Evangelization: Marian
Popular Devotions
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Speaker One HOMILY |
: From the Scripture (Visitation and Magnificat:
Blending of Contemplation and Prophetic
Mission) Contemplative action and active contemplation |
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Bishop Luis Antonio Tagle
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Speaker Two AM |
: From the Magisterium |
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Fr. Denis Kulanaisamy, OSM, Marianum Theological Faculty, Rome
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Speaker Three PM |
: From the Asian Context (Philippines,
China) |
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Anthropological and Devotional |
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Miss Jo Manabat (Marian Devotion and Liturgy) |
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Sr. Celia Chua (Mary, the Communon of Saints and the Veneration of
Ancestors in China)
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Afternoon Workshop with Lectio Divina |
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Evening Prayer and Synthesis of the Day |
September 15: Mary as Fullness of Evangelization: Call to
Holiness
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Speaker One HOMILY |
: From the Scriptures: Mary at the Foot of the
Cross - Mother of the Church in John 19:25-27 |
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Archbishop Orlando Quevedo, OMI, Secretary General, Federation of Asian Bishops Conferences
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Speaker Two AM |
: From the Magisterium: Deus Caritas Est
"Charity is the fullness of Christian holiness |
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Fr. R.K Sammy, President, Marian Academy of India
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Speaker Three PM |
: From the Asian Context (Nagasaki,
Schoenstatt) |
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Anthropological and Devotional |
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Filipina Sister to give five minute power point on Schoenstatt |
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Sr. Oka from Nagasaki to share on
Nagasaki context
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Afternoon Workshop with Lectio Divina |
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Evening Prayer and Synthesis of the Day |
Inasmuch as we will limit the participants to fifty excluding the
officers and speaker, the plenary will be given a chance to react to
both the morning and the afternoon inputs.
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Closing Mass |
- His Eminence, Gaudencio B. Cardinal Rosales, D.D.,
Archbishop of
Manila
at the Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception (Manila Cathedral). |
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Optional tours at the different Marian shrines in Metro Manila will
be offered by Catholic Travel, Inc. (see attached flyer). |
Venue
The proposed venue is Tagaytay Highlands in Taliay, Batangas
Archdiocese of Lipa.
Logistics
The Philippine group will sponsor free board and lodging and all
conference materials. Transportation within
Philippines will be handled by the Philippine
group including airport transfers if the flight information is submitted on
time.
The foreign participants will take care of their transportation to
and from the Philippines.
A visit to Marian Shrines in
Manila
(Angpagdalaw kay Maria)
September 17, 2009
National Shrine of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage (Our Lady
of Antipolo)
Our Lady of Peace (EDSA Shrine)
Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception (Manila Metropolitan
Cathedral)
Dioceasan Shrine of Nuestra Seņora
de Guia
Our Lady of Remedies (Malate Church)
National Shrine of the Our Lady
of Perpetual Help (Baclaran Church)
Shrine of the Our Lady of Loreto
Our Lady
of the Most Holy Rosary (Our Lady of La Naval)
Package price
. Minimum of thirty paying persons USD 40.00 per person
. Minimum of ten paying persons USD 60.00 per person
Inclusions:
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Use of tourist bus . Buffet lunch . PM Snack
. Service of a Tourist Guide . one bottle
of mineral water
Exclusions:
. Donation to churches . Other personal
expenses
Itinerary:
Depart at 6:30 am. Proceed to the following:
. Shrine of the Our Lady of Loreto,
Manila
. Shrine of the Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary or the La Naval
Shrine
. Shrine of the Our Lady of Peace or EDSA Shrine
. Shrine of the Our Lady of Peace and Good
Voyage or Antipolo
Church for the Mass and the lunch.
. Shrine of the Our Lady of Perpetual Help
(Baclaran Church)
. Shrine of the Our Lady of
Remedies (Malate
Church)
. Shrine of Nuestra Seņora de Guia
. Minor Basilica of the Immaculate
Conception, Manila Metropolitan Cathedral
Invitation
- AOMC_Letter
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