The Leader, Márta 1989

Veritas in Letterkenny stock the most comprehensive range of Religious Books, Audio and Video Tapes and Religious Goods in the west of Ireland. Come in and browse. Books available cover such topics as Prayer & Spirituality, Family Life, Caring for Young People, Sexuality, Counselling, Scripture, Theology and a large range of inexpensive Religious Literature. A Full Range of First Communion and Confirmation goods available. FRANK GRIEVE is there to care for your needs. THE VOCATION AND MISSION OF THE LAITY POPE JOHN II - Veritas, 196 pgs. Paperback - £3. 95 At the conclusion of the 1987 Synod of Bishops those present made known to the Pope their desires and requested that at an opportune time, a conclusive papal document on the topic of the lay faithful be offered to the Universal Church. In writing the tract on the vocation and mission of the lay faithful in the Church and in the world, the Pope intended to stir and promote a deeperawareness among all the faithful of the gift and responsibility they share, both as a group and as individuals, in the communion and mission of the Church. The document says that it is not permissible for anyone to remain idle on the threshold of the Third Millennium.A newstate of affairs today both in the Church and in social, economic, political and cultural life, calls with a particular urgency for the action of the lay faithful. The lay faithful may be described as those who have been baptised and are not in Holy Orders. The lay faithful are exhorted to participate in the threefold - priest, prophet/teacher, king/mission of Christ. The lay faithful have the vocation and mission of proclaiming the Gospel. This document is putting a greater emphasis. if we have read it correctly, on the power of the laity in the Church today and also on their capacity for work. The laity seem to have a larger role than was obvious They are seen as a force which will turn the tide of secularism through their living a Christian life; they are the labourers in the vineyard. . . It would appear that this message was put forward by the bishops at GRAFFITICOLUMN (Courtesy ofRobocop) A hotdog feeds the hand that bites it. Thank God, I'm an Atheist Save water, dilute it. Avoid the St. Patrick's Day Rush - get drunk now. Motto for Blarney Stone, "Pog mo Stone". Be Alert - Letterkenny needs lerts. For Sale: New Mercedes in perfect working order - £100 o.n.o As seen on Garda Patrol Out to Lunch. If I'm not back by 5, out to dinner as well. Mikhail Gorbachev drives a Lada Kilroy stole my Parker Pen. "LEADER", Lower Main Street, Letterkenny. the 1987 Synod of Bishops. It seems as if the need for the broadcast– ing of the concept of the important role of the laity came from the episcopal grassroots and that they have been helped in their thinking by the contributions of the lay attenders at the Synod. It does appear as if they requested the Pope to spell out this message of hope and responsibility forthe lay faithful. All members of the laitywho take their responsibility to the Church seriously should read this important tract. JOHN BOYLE D'imir siad sa "Pitch & Putt" final Toiseach: Padraig 6 Dufal, Scan Mhicl, Frankie Mac Fhionghaiie, Mark Mac Phaidfo, _ Ant6in 6 Duibhir, Brendan MacGloinn, Donal Shiels, Seosamh 0 Cnaimhs1, Colm 6 Duibhir. Ciil: Niall O'Connor, Brendan 6 Baoill, Colm Mhicl, Sean Collins. 16

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