Message from our Provincial
HEARTS ON FIRE, FEET ON THE MOVE
The theme of the World Mission Sunday this year, Hearts on Fire, Feet on the Move, based on the Emmaus episode, reflects on the freshness and newness of the mission. It speaks of the disciples’ encounter with the risen Christ in the word and the breaking of the bread, impelling them to action with renewed courage and enthusiasm. The context of our mission is constantly evolving requiring an adequate missionary response. For instance, the modern world is characterized by several currents of thoughts, ideologies and orientations. Further, the Instrumentum Laboris of XIII Synod of Bishops on “the New Evangelization for the Transmission of Christian Faith” presents broadly the new contexts or sectors of evangelization in our times, namely, the cultural sector, the social sector, the economic sector, civic life, scientific research and technology, communications and religious sector. There are many positive aspects resulting from cultural and social changes and scientific advancement. However, it has also negatively affected the Christian communities and their life of faith. For example, the responses of almost every bishops’ conference to the Lineamenta of XIII synod of bishops highlight the following reasons observable among Christians: “a weakening of faith in Christian communities, a diminished regard for the authority of the magisterium, an individualistic approach to belonging to the Church, a decline in religious practice and a disengagement in transmitting the faith to new generations.”
Rev. Fr. Tomy Thomas SVD
Provincial Superior
Rev. Fr. Richard Quadros SVD
Vice Provincial
Rev. Fr. Raja Reddy SVD
Admonitor
Rev. Fr. Victor Sagayam SVD
Councilor
Rev. Fr. Tony Fernandes SVD
Councilor
SVD General Council Members
SESQUICENTENNIAL JUBILEE
Activities
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BALMELA 2023
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DDW PUNE – MISSON VISIT TO BANDERDEWA, ARUNACHAL PRADESH
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With the zeal to proclaim Christ
“May the heart of Jesus live in the hearts of all ”
“May the heart of Jesus live in the hearts of all ”
ARNOLD JANSSEN (FOUNDER)