Thought for the Week | The theme of this year’s World Mission Day – “We cannot but speak about what we have seen and heard” (Acts 4:20), is a summons to each of us to “own” and to bring to others what we bear in our hearts. This mission has always been the hallmark of the Church, for “she exists to evangelize” (SAINT PAUL VI, Evangelii Nuntiandi, 14). Our life of faith grows weak, loses its prophetic power and its ability to awaken amazement and gratitude when we become isolated and withdraw into little groups. By its very nature, the life of faith calls for a growing openness to embracing everyone, everywhere. The first Christians, far from yielding to the temptation to become an elite group, were inspired by the Lord and his offer of new life to go out among the nations and to bear witness to what they had seen and heard: the good news that the Kingdom of God is at hand. (Pope Francis; Message for World Mission Day 2021)
Parish of Drumcliff Maugherow
Parochial House
Rathcormac
Co Sligo
071-9142779
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St Colmcille’s Church
Diocese of Elphin,
Rathcormack,
Sligo,
Ireland.
F91 Y068
St Patrick’s Church
Diocese of Elphin
Maugherow
Sligo,
Ireland.
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