Council of Cardinals Siempre Adelante – Keep MovingForward! mulling 'healthy ope Francis on 23 June 2017, addressed 600 participants decentralization' at the 75th convention of the Serra International! This is a Play apostolate dedicated to promoting ‘vocations’ to the priesthood and the religious life, through prayer and assistance n what the Holy Father has termed as a towards discernment. It took place in Rome, June 22-25, on the "healthy decentralization" (of power), the above theme: Siempre Adelante! ICouncil of Cardinals also known as C9, The Pope referred to the example of St. Junepero Serra, whom have discussed the possibility of more involve- he canonized in 2015; who in spite of his ‘limp’ proceeded on his ment of the clergy and laity in the appointments pilgrimage: “It is better to go forward limping, even despite falling; of bishops. Clergymen are perhaps the best but always trusting in the Divine mercy of God!” source of information on the suitability of fellow “Serrans are real friends who share the wonder of vocations, clergymen for appointment as bishops. Giving the courage of its definitive decisions, and the joy and fatigue of the laity some say in the appointment of bish- the ministry – even in their human failings; for Serrans offer their ops is a welcome step. understanding and true love!” Personally I feel that there should be similar “True friendship involves an encounter that draws one near involvement of clergy and laity in the appoint- to the other person, wherein, I give something of my own self. ments of new parish priests. There are several Jesus establishes this new relationship between man and God young and dynamic priests who may not at- through the Eucharist; which transcends the law, and is grounded tract immediate attention of the higher ups. in trust and love: ‘I no longer call you servants, but my friends” Involvement of the laity and clergy will enable (cf. John15:15). local bishops to make informed decisions. He compared the work of Serrans to the hospitable home of I request Cardinal Oswald Gracias, one Mary and Martha, which Jesus frequently visited, and where He of the important members of C9, to consider found rest and refreshment (cf. Luke10:38-42).And like mother putting up this suggestion before the Council Mary even accompanied Him every step to Calvary (cf. John at the next meeting in September . 19:25-27). 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'communion of communities': (Article on p. 10) (Contd.. on p. 4) 3 July 2017 3 (Contd.. from p. 3) Hoverboard has Catholic nun flying high You have to create yourself, you have to be self-creative You have to bring some new Bauge, France: 78 year old Sister munity, took to the mode of transport element into this world of biology and that Fabienne, a nun from the commune mainly popular with younger users. is meditation, a ray of meditation, a ray of of Bauge, in western France, dressed watchfulness That does not belong to biol- in her habit has become an internet The hoverboard concept was made ogy at all because animals and trees are not sensation after being spotted floating famous by the character Marty McFly aware. into a polling station on board a hov- in the hit Hollywood series, Back to Naturally the question arises what is the con- erboard. the Future. nection between mediation and trust, em- bracing life and living spontaneously? With- The French Catholic nun looked in “It is the joy of living, being comfort- out meditation you will not be able to find total control of her un- trust in yourself. And the day of finding the usual choice of transport trust in yourself is the greatest day in your as she went to cast her eternal life. It changes all the visions, all the vote in the first round of perceptions, all judgment about existence the country’s legislative and about other people.