THE YEAR OF FAITH

Official Closing of the "Year of Faith"

November 24, 2013

It's not too late to read the Holy Father's document, "Lumen Fidei" (The Light of Faith)

The light of Faith: this is how the Church’s tradition speaks of the great gift brought by Jesus. In John’s Gospel, Christ says of himself: "I have come as light into the world, that whoever believes in me may not remain in darkness" (Jn 12:46). Read more...

OUTLINE OF LUMEN FIDEI

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Rosemarie, ocds

SUNDAY IN THE YEAR OF FAITH

WHERE THE TWELVE APOSTLES DIED

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Photo:R.Massaro(c)2013SpiritSinging

St. Michael Byzantine Church Akron, Ohio (closed)

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Rosemarie, OCDS

SUNDAY IN THE YEAR OF FAITH

THE YEAR OF FAITH ICON

Porta Fidei (Door of Faith)

Group Discussion

(Icon & questions from the Diocese of Toledo:
http://www.toledodiocese.org/index.php/year-of-faith/year-of-faith-2/icon)
1.The icon is entitled, “Behold, I Stand at the Door and Knock.” This is taken from Revelation 3:20. In the verse immediately following this line, Jesus says, “If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will enter his house and dine with him, and he with me.” Why is the imagery of a meal important to our relationship with Christ.

2.The door in the image is called the “Porta Fidei,” or the “Door of Faith.” When is the first time that we open this door as Christians?

3.What forces in our society or in our personal lives are preventing us from hearing Jesus’ knock?

4.Jesus enters through the Door of Faith, but He also invites us to venture out through the same door. What can we do to prepare ourselves for our spiritual journey during this Year of Faith? What areas in your life can you share the Good News of Christ with others?

Personal Reflection


1.Do you see the Door of Faith as a barrier or as an opportunity? What is keeping you from removing the obstruction between Jesus and yourself?

2.Pope Benedict XVI writes that “Knowledge of faith opens a door into the fullness of the saving mystery revealed by God.” What do you want to learn during the Year of Faith? Where can you find resources to answer your questions?

3.The Acts of the Apostles recounts the first mission of Paul and Barnabas and how they had “opened the door of faith to the Gentiles.” What is your role in the New Evangelization? In other words, how are you called to spread faith in Christ to others?

4.How can the Blessed Mother and the saints help you on your journey of faith?

 


PLENARY INDULGENCE FOR THE YEAR OF FAITH



Peace be with you!
Rosemarie, ocds

Happy New Year!

       THE YEAR OF FAITH AS PROCLAIMED BY POPE BENEDICT XVI HAS BEGUN!

Our profession of faith begins with God, for God is the First and the Last, the beginning and the end of everything. The Credo begins with God the Father, for the Father is the first divine person of the Most Holy Trinity; our Creed begins with the creation of heaven and earth, for creation is the beginning and the foundation of all God's works.
CCC: 198

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Click on photo for Year of Faith resources

The Vatican's official Year of Faith website

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The United States Council of Bishops official Year of Faith website

MONTHLY THEMES FOR THE "YEAR OF FAITH"

Peace be with you!

Rosemarie, ocds