"The needs of today's young people are often ignored. Many people are busy talking about things that are not basic, do not target the needs of the people, "Pidyarto said at a meeting of the Java Regional Diocese Student Pastoral Forum, Monday-Wednesday, 25-27 / 2 at Samadi St. Retreat House, Malang, East Java.
The meeting, which carried the theme "Yes U Can," was also attended by nine priests, and five assistants. Aside from Pidyarto, Father Yohanes Driyanto, Kapelan Pastor Student, appeared as a speaker.
Father Driyanto spoke about the existence of a student Church that is part of the diocese. What the students did, according to Father Driyanto, should not be separated from the role of the Church, both the parish and the rector.
"It is important that the pastoral focus of the students is under the right guidance. Students need a moving spirit, "he said.
In this meeting, the students agreed to return to knitting clear coordination between the Church and students.
The meeting also agreed on a number of fundamental decisions including the role of students as a driver for the life of faith in the campus world.
At present the Indonesian Church is concentrating on the apostolate of young people. The Church believes that the future of the apostolate of the Indonesian Catholic Church is in the hands of young people.
Therefore, they must get physical and spiritual assistance so that they are mentally ready to face the challenges ahead.
Every parish in each diocese is expected to be able to find apostolic models that are suitable and typical for young people so that they feel comfortable in the church environment.
If it's just happiness we may call it heaven, and if it's sad we may call it hell. God Himself already knows everything we need to live our lives that are only temporary in this world.
But, He desperately wants us to seek His help and always pray, that He may know that we still accept and consider Him to exist.
In the Bible, we can find many verses that can help us deal with situations and one of them is a Bible verse to strengthen a sad person.
Grieving the loss of our loved ones is very painful, like the death of a father, mother, brother, sister, friend, and our relatives. Here, we will give you a little information about the Bible verses for you who are grieving
1 Thessalonians 4:13-14
Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. 14 For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him.
Deuteronomy 31: 6
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.”
Matthew 5: 4
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Psalm 147: 3
He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.
Philippians 4:13
I can do all this through him who gives me strength.
Psalm 116: 15
Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful servants.
Matthew 11:28
“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.
2 Corinthians 5: 1
For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands.
Psalm 62: 2-3
Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken. How long will you assault me? Would all of you throw me down this leaning wall, this tottering fence?
1 Thessalonians 4:14
For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him.
John 11:25-26
Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; 26 and whoever lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this?”
John 14: 1-3
“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God[a]; believe also in me. 2 My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.
Romans 14: 7-9
For none of us lives for ourselves alone, and none of us dies for ourselves alone. 8 If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord. 9 For this very reason, Christ died and returned to life so that he might be the Lord of both the dead and the living.
1 Peter 5: 7
Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
1 Peter 5: 10
And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.
Sumber : www.biblegateway.com
Catholicscope - St Leo IV lived in the ninth century. He spent his life in Rome. He was educated at the Benedictine Monastery, near St Peter's Basilica. He was ordained a priest and performed his ministry in St John Lateran's Basilica.
He is known as a beloved by his pope's predecessor, Pope Gregory IV. Leo became a curia when Pope Gregory IV reigned. Leo was also loved by Pope Sergius II who died in 847. Leo was made a cardinal priest by Pope Sergius II.
After Pope Sergius II died, Leo was elected pope known as Pope Leo IV. When elected pope, Pope Leo IV repaired the city walls and built walls around the Vatican. People call it the City of Leonine to honor the services of Pope Leo IV.
The walls have been damaged during the Saracens attack. Pope Leo IV wanted to prevent Saracen's attacks from recurring and fortify the city with walls.
He formed an alliance against the Saracens who defeated them at the Battle of Ostia in 849. In 846, Saracens invaded Rome and destroyed the walls that surrounded the city.
Pope Leo IV also noticed the church building by beautifying churches and bringing many relics to Rome. He started a program of renewal for the clergy.
In 853 he held a synod attended by all the Roman priests. He established 42 rules to help the priests live in prayer, more diligently and joyfully.
But some are against what Pope Leo IV does, they do not want to change his way of life. Pope Leo IV gets scorned but he remains fair, patient, and humble.
Pope Leo IV dedicates himself to Jesus and His Church. He loves liturgical prayers and encourages the development of singing and liturgical music.
He continued to serve the Church joyfully until the end of his life on 17 July 855. The Church celebrates St Leo IV's party every July 17th.
He is known as a beloved by his pope's predecessor, Pope Gregory IV. Leo became a curia when Pope Gregory IV reigned. Leo was also loved by Pope Sergius II who died in 847. Leo was made a cardinal priest by Pope Sergius II.
After Pope Sergius II died, Leo was elected pope known as Pope Leo IV. When elected pope, Pope Leo IV repaired the city walls and built walls around the Vatican. People call it the City of Leonine to honor the services of Pope Leo IV.
The walls have been damaged during the Saracens attack. Pope Leo IV wanted to prevent Saracen's attacks from recurring and fortify the city with walls.
He formed an alliance against the Saracens who defeated them at the Battle of Ostia in 849. In 846, Saracens invaded Rome and destroyed the walls that surrounded the city.
Pope Leo IV also noticed the church building by beautifying churches and bringing many relics to Rome. He started a program of renewal for the clergy.
In 853 he held a synod attended by all the Roman priests. He established 42 rules to help the priests live in prayer, more diligently and joyfully.
But some are against what Pope Leo IV does, they do not want to change his way of life. Pope Leo IV gets scorned but he remains fair, patient, and humble.
Pope Leo IV dedicates himself to Jesus and His Church. He loves liturgical prayers and encourages the development of singing and liturgical music.
He continued to serve the Church joyfully until the end of his life on 17 July 855. The Church celebrates St Leo IV's party every July 17th.
"We need to keep ourselves in good words in the House of God," said Bishop Adrianus Sunarko OFM, Bishop of Pangkalpinang, that the blessing of St. Peter’s Church in Kampung Jeruk, Pangkalan Baru District, Central Bangka Regency, Bangka Belitung Islands.
The blessing that opened with the Mass of gratitude was attended by at least 500 people and 21 priests as a concelebrant.
There were also invited guests from the Provincial Government of Bangka Belitung, members of DPR, the police and members of the Inter-Religious Communication Forum of Bangka Belitung Province.
Bishop Sunarko reminded that the building of this church is only a symbol and a place of prayer for Catholics. But more importantly, Catholics should be able to apply their faith in living together in society.
When faith can be expressed in everyday life then that is where God is present and the church building has meaning.
In the midst of a world of interstellar competition, we hope that more people will be involved in initiating peace. Thus, living together means more and the name of God is increasingly glorified.
"I hope Catholics make Bangka Belitung a miniature of inter-religious harmony that exists in Indonesia," said Didit Didit Srigusjaya member of DPR of the Republic of Bangka Belitung.
This St. Peter's Church is about 12 kilometers from the Provincial Capital. About 47 years ago, the inaugural church of St. Peter's Kampung Jeruk was standing with a building size of 11 X 13 meters.
Over time, the number of people continues to grow so that the church can not accommodate the people anymore. So renovated by adding the church area to 25 X 45 meters, including the terrace.
The church began its first construction on 27 May 2011 and is now completed. Behind the joys and sorrows of this church building that took about eight years, the people of St. Peter’s Church felt the intervention of the late of Bishop Hilarius Moa Nurak SVD in the early establishment of this church.
1. Saint John Bosco
Saint John Bosco also known as Don Bosco, Giovanni Boscow, Giovanni Melchior Bosco or John Melchoir Bosco.
John Bosco is son of Francesco and Margaret Bosco. He is Was born on 16 August 185 at Becchi, Piedmont, Italy.
Two years after the birth of John Bosco, his father died. So he's just with his mother. John Bosco came from family poor, but his mom teach him to always pray to God for every single day.
In his childhood, John Bosco passed through the bitter experiences of poverty that plagued his family. At age 20, John Bosco decided to continue his education at the Chieri Seminary. nd June 5, 1841 John Bosco was ordained a priest by the bishop of Turin.
During his ministry in the world, John Bosco is known as the father of young people. One morning this father meet a young people in the sacrament room when he want to lead the mass.
Since the day, the young people who comes to him multiply every single day. He always embracing young people who doesn't have residence.
Because of love, he founded a special community for young people from rough laborers, poor people and some young people who want to be his students.
Yohanes Bosco died on 31 January 1888 at Turin, Italy. Canonized 1 April 1934 by Pope Pius XI. Catholic church take him as patron of young peoples.
2. Saint Aloysius Gonzaga
Aloysius Gonzaga is also believed to be the patron of young Catholics. The piety of his life can be an example for young people.
The economy state of the Aloysius Gonzaga family isn't same as the life of St. John Don Bosco. Aloysius Gonzaga came from a military family.
Aloysius Gonzaga was born on 9 March 1568 in the family castle of Castiglione delle Stiviere in Mantua, Lombardy, Italy.
When he was 16 th, he decide to be Jesuit priest.His father don't agree with that choice, because he wanted Aloysius Gonzaga to be a military.
In early 1591, there was a disease of plague and famine who attacking the Italians. Aloysius Gonzaga wholeheartedly assisted those who were attacked by the plague. He takes care of their daily lives and prepares them to receive the sacrament.
Aloysius Gonzaga served the plague sufferers sincerely until he was infected by the plague and died at a very young age.
Died on 20-21 June 1591 at Rome, Italy and canonized by the Roman Catholic Church at 31 December 1726 by Pope Benedict XIII. We celebrate it on 21 June.
3. Saint Carolus Lwanga
Saint Carolus Lwanga is also known as Charles Lwanga atau Karoli Lwanga.Released from www.catholicsaints.info, the figure of Carolus Lwanga also are set as protectors of young Catholics.
Carolus Lwanga was born in 1865 in Bulimu and died in a sadistic way. He was burned alive by the executioner in the Mwanga persecution.
Charles Lwanga is known as a religious teacher. He always taught the servants of the Mwanga king who wanted to become a Catholic and then he baptized them.
What did Charles Lwanga, was known by the king. Mwanga king very angry. Finally, Charles Lwanga with most of the 22 Ugandan martyrs were killed on 3 June 1886. On 18 October 1964 Carolus Lwanga canonized by Pope Paul VI at Rome, Italy and emorial on 3 June.
That is the 3 patron saints of young Catholics who can inspiring us our life. Hope this work for you guys.
Catholicscope - “I ask you to keep faith with great care, seek harmony, persevere in prayer, remember me always, so that Christ may bestow freedom on His suffering Church throughout the world.”
Thus one of the expressions of Saint Eusebius of Vercelli. He is known as one of the saints who dare to defend the truth, even though life is at stake.
Saint Eusebius of Vercelli was born on the island of Sardinia, Italy, in 283. His parents were devout and pious Christians. Her father died when Eusebius was a child. The father was known to die as a martyr.
Since his father died, his mother took Eusebius to Rome. Eusebius is active in the Christian community. He became Lector and minister of the priest.
Eusebius was called to serve the people of Rome. He continued his studies to Vercelli, Northern Italy. In 340, he was chosen as the first bishop of Vercelli. Bishop Eusebius and some of his priests lived an ordinary life in the monastic lifestyle of the monks. His priests are well prepared to grow in the spiritual life.
At that time, the Arian heresy was widespread. Many people get confused and think the heresy is true. Emperor Constantius was also an Arian heretic, he wanted everyone to side with him.
The bishops who did not submit to him were banished from their dioceses. One of them was St Athanasius who was banished in 355. Eusebius was present at the Milan Session condemning St Athanasius. However, Eusebius did not want to vote to oppose Atanasius.
Because of that, Eusebius was banished to Palestine. In the beginning, a kind-hearted man gave him a lift as a distinguished guest at his home.
However, this good man died and the Arian heretics kidnapped the bishop. They molested him, dragged him on the streets, and locked him in a small room for four days.
When the envoys from the Diocese of Vercelli demanded that the bishop be released and returned to his place of origin, the demands were fulfilled. However, Bishop Eusebius was tortured and persecuted again. When Constantius died in 361, the next emperor allowed the exiled bishops to return to their diocese.
Saint Eusebius was a valiant advocate of truth. He is willing to risk his life in defense of the truths such as St Athanasius and St Meletius. Saint Eusebius of Vercelli is believed to be one of the contributors in the preparation of the “Athanasian Creed”.
This creed is one of the most valuable creeds in which all of what we believe to be Catholic. After being released, Bishop Eusebius spent his life in Vercelli. Saint Eusebius died on August 1, 371. The church celebrates the memorial to Saint Eusebius of Vercelli every August 2nd.
Thus one of the expressions of Saint Eusebius of Vercelli. He is known as one of the saints who dare to defend the truth, even though life is at stake.
Saint Eusebius of Vercelli was born on the island of Sardinia, Italy, in 283. His parents were devout and pious Christians. Her father died when Eusebius was a child. The father was known to die as a martyr.
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Since his father died, his mother took Eusebius to Rome. Eusebius is active in the Christian community. He became Lector and minister of the priest.
Eusebius was called to serve the people of Rome. He continued his studies to Vercelli, Northern Italy. In 340, he was chosen as the first bishop of Vercelli. Bishop Eusebius and some of his priests lived an ordinary life in the monastic lifestyle of the monks. His priests are well prepared to grow in the spiritual life.
At that time, the Arian heresy was widespread. Many people get confused and think the heresy is true. Emperor Constantius was also an Arian heretic, he wanted everyone to side with him.
The bishops who did not submit to him were banished from their dioceses. One of them was St Athanasius who was banished in 355. Eusebius was present at the Milan Session condemning St Athanasius. However, Eusebius did not want to vote to oppose Atanasius.
Because of that, Eusebius was banished to Palestine. In the beginning, a kind-hearted man gave him a lift as a distinguished guest at his home.
However, this good man died and the Arian heretics kidnapped the bishop. They molested him, dragged him on the streets, and locked him in a small room for four days.
When the envoys from the Diocese of Vercelli demanded that the bishop be released and returned to his place of origin, the demands were fulfilled. However, Bishop Eusebius was tortured and persecuted again. When Constantius died in 361, the next emperor allowed the exiled bishops to return to their diocese.
Saint Eusebius was a valiant advocate of truth. He is willing to risk his life in defense of the truths such as St Athanasius and St Meletius. Saint Eusebius of Vercelli is believed to be one of the contributors in the preparation of the “Athanasian Creed”.
This creed is one of the most valuable creeds in which all of what we believe to be Catholic. After being released, Bishop Eusebius spent his life in Vercelli. Saint Eusebius died on August 1, 371. The church celebrates the memorial to Saint Eusebius of Vercelli every August 2nd.
He came from a French noble family and got a good education. He was educated in Reims, France. Later he assumed the duties as a deacon and an expert in Church Law in Reims.
In 1070, Eudes entered the Cluni Monastery. He made his vows as monks of the Order of St Benedict (OSB). Then he was sent to Rome to serve Pope Gregory VII, as assistant to the Pope.
The Pope was impressed with Eudes and raised him to Cardinal-Bishop Ostia. In fact he was appointed as Chief Counselor and Assistant of the Holy See. Then the Pope assigned him as the Apostolic Delegate in France and Germany (1082-1085).
The proximity and loyalty of Eudes to the Holy See makes it a strong candidate for the Pope. But after returning from Germany to Rome, the new Pope has reigned. Cardinal-Imam of St. Caecilia, Desiderius, who included a close circle of Pope Gregory VII was elected pope by the name of Viktor III (1085- 1088).
Pope Viktor III was soon on the throne, he died. Cardinals and bishops gathered to elect a new Pope. Eudes was elected Pope on 12 March 1088.
Eudes chose the name Urban II. He continued his reform policy by Pope Gregory VII. During his pontificate, Pope Urban II sought to address the ecclesiastical discipline, both among clergy and laymen. He went around to hold a synod.
He also fought to establish the authority of the Holy See by excommunication and expulsion of Clement III antiphas.
Aside from being a Church reformer, Pope Urban II is also known as the Pope of the Crusades. Pope Urbanus II's decision on the Crusade won the support of bishops, nobles, and the public.
Thousands of nobles and knights flocked to the resolve to fight Jerusalem and its surroundings from Turkish troops.
Pope Urban II rekindled the spirit of the crusading army. He also traveled from city to city to call for war. To mobilize troops, he sent the bishops of letters. The First Crusade waves occurred in 1096-1099.
Pope Urban II died on July 29, 1099. Every date of his death, the people of Rome recalled and respected him. On July 14, 1881, Pope Urban II was beatified after his beatifying process was authorized by Pope Leo XIII.
Catholicscope - Saint Brigitta of Sweden or St Bridget of Sweden was born in Vadstena, Sweden in 1303. Since childhood, she was diligent in attending mass and attentively listening to sermons.
Especially if the pastor preaches the passion and death of Jesus. Brigitta has a strong devotion to the Passion of Jesus.
At the age of 14 Brigitta was married to 18-year-old Ulf. Like Brigitta, Ulf also has the spirit to serve God.
The couple were blessed with eight children, one of whom was later known as St Catherine of Sweden. Brigitta and Ulf worked in the Swedish royal palace. Brigitta is a queen accompanist.
Brigitta tried to help King Magnus and Queen Blanche to live better, even though they did not listen to his advice.
Throughout his life, Brigitta received a gift of appearances and special messages from God. He also met leaders and important people in the Church to convey God's message.
After her husband died, Brigitta left her luxurious life. She distributed his wealth to his children and the poor.
Saint Brigitta chose to live as a poor nun. Later, Brigitta formed the Order of the Redeemer known as the Brigittin Order.
Saint Brigitta continues to do good deeds of service by traveling to various places. Jesus continued to reveal many secrets to Saint Brigitta. Despite this privilege, Brigitta remained humble.
In 1371, Saint Brigitta made a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. At that time, Brigitta received sightings of what Jesus had said and done in those places.
After returning to Italy, Saint Brigitta suffered severe illness. On July 23, 1373, Saint Brigitta died in Rome at the age of 71. She was buried at the Poor Klaris Monastery St Laurensius at Panisperna. The following year, the body of Saint Brigitta was transferred to Vadstena monastery in Sweden.
All the revelations and messages Jesus sent to Saint Brigitta about the Passion of Jesus were published after Brigitta's death in Rome.
One of them is the 15 prayers and promises of Jesus to Saint Brigitta from Sweden. She was canonized by Pope Boniface IX in 1391. The church celebrated the celebration for Saint Brigitta every July 23.
Especially if the pastor preaches the passion and death of Jesus. Brigitta has a strong devotion to the Passion of Jesus.
At the age of 14 Brigitta was married to 18-year-old Ulf. Like Brigitta, Ulf also has the spirit to serve God.
Brigitta tried to help King Magnus and Queen Blanche to live better, even though they did not listen to his advice.
Throughout his life, Brigitta received a gift of appearances and special messages from God. He also met leaders and important people in the Church to convey God's message.
After her husband died, Brigitta left her luxurious life. She distributed his wealth to his children and the poor.
Saint Brigitta chose to live as a poor nun. Later, Brigitta formed the Order of the Redeemer known as the Brigittin Order.
Saint Brigitta continues to do good deeds of service by traveling to various places. Jesus continued to reveal many secrets to Saint Brigitta. Despite this privilege, Brigitta remained humble.
In 1371, Saint Brigitta made a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. At that time, Brigitta received sightings of what Jesus had said and done in those places.
After returning to Italy, Saint Brigitta suffered severe illness. On July 23, 1373, Saint Brigitta died in Rome at the age of 71. She was buried at the Poor Klaris Monastery St Laurensius at Panisperna. The following year, the body of Saint Brigitta was transferred to Vadstena monastery in Sweden.
All the revelations and messages Jesus sent to Saint Brigitta about the Passion of Jesus were published after Brigitta's death in Rome.
One of them is the 15 prayers and promises of Jesus to Saint Brigitta from Sweden. She was canonized by Pope Boniface IX in 1391. The church celebrated the celebration for Saint Brigitta every July 23.
