"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.
Catholicscope - The name of this one saint must be familiar in our ears. The story of Mary Magdalene we can read in the Gospels. Mary Magdalene came from Magdala, near the Sea of Galilee.
By later Christian tradition, she was identified with Mary of Bethany, sister of Martha and Lazaurus. Some people knew her as a great sinner when she first encountered Jesus.
Mary Magdalene has a beauty that amazes people. She was also proud of its beauty. But after meeting Jesus, she is sorry for her evil life.
When Jesus went to the house of a rich man named Simon for a banquet, Mary Magdalene came and wept at His feet. Then, with her long, beautiful hair, she dried Jesus' legs and oiled them with costly perfume.
The people who saw this event were amazed that Jesus let a sinner like Mary Magdalene touch Him. Jesus can see into Mary's heart.
Jesus said, "Her many sins have been forgiven, for she has done a great deal of love." Jesus said to Mary. "Your faith has saved you. Go in peace. "
Since then, along with other holy women, Mary Magdalene humbly served Jesus and His apostles. When Jesus was crucified, Mary was there; under the foot of the cross.
She lived there with the Blessed Virgin Mary and St John without fear of her own salvation. Mary Magdalene is said to be the first to see Jesus after rising from the grave (John 20: 11-18).
There are several different versions of the life of Mary Magdalene after the resurrection of Jesus. The Orthodox Tradition claims she went to Ephesus with the Blessed Virgin Mary and stayed there for the rest of her life. The relics were moved to Constantinople in 886 and buried there.
The French tradition says that Mary Magdalene, Lazarus, and some of Jesus' companions came to Marseilles, France, evangelized and Christianized the whole of Provence.
They retired and lived as hermits until her death at La Sainte-Baume. Every July 22, the Church commemorates the celebration of St Mary Magdalene.
Catholicscope - While on vacation in Central Java, there is one interesting place to visit, It's the cave Maria Kerep Ambarawa. Located in Ambarawa sub-district, Semarang regency.
This is one place of pilgrimage for Catholics, but opened to the public and any religion. Maria Kerep Ambarawa Cave became one of the tourist icon in Ambarawa.
Maria cave was founded since 1954. Over time, this spiritual tour was renovated and became one of the icon of spiritual tourism.
Since 2017, Maria Kerep Ambarawa cave has been visited by tourists from the Philippines, China, and some areas outside Indonesian country.
This spiritual tourism icon is a statue of Our Lady as high as 42 meters (height as 23 meters sculpture + support of 19 meters at the base of the statue).
Statue of Our Lady in Ambarawa cave is imitating the cave of Maria Lourdes in France. Just below this Mary statue there is a sculpture painting who explain of the Jesus life.
Maria Kerep Ambarawa cave was inaugurated on 15 August 1954 by Mgr. A. Soegijapranata SJ, which coincided with the feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary was taken to heaven.
In this area of the Cave of Mary, besides from the cave with the statue of the Virgin Mary in it, there are also chapels and several streets of the Cross which are used for the pilgrimage of the Catholics.
In addition, there is also a small cave made as a symbolic icon of the tomb of Jesus. There are also some statues as a symbol to describe the story of Jesus' life journey with his disciples.
There are several spiritual activities such as praying, the way of the cross, reflection, eucharist and devotion, are also often held here.
As for other religious people, often use this place as a place of prayer or meditation, because right in front of the statue of the Virgin Mary, it's some people believed that the prayer will be answered.
In addition, this place also equipped with a chapel or a place of worship that can accommodate 400 people.
There are a camping ground area for spiritual activities that can accommodate 1000 people, and also provide 3 large rooms for visitors from out of town who want to stay.
In the cave area of Mary is lined up figures who sell spiritual trinkets that can be purchased by Catholics.
For those of you who come from outside of Indonesia, you can contact the contact below before visiting
Maria Kerep Ambarawa Cave
Jl. Tentara Pelajar, Kerep, Kelurahan Panjang
Ambarawa District, Semarang Regency, Central Java
Phone: 0298-592085, 08562881811 (Aris)
This is one place of pilgrimage for Catholics, but opened to the public and any religion. Maria Kerep Ambarawa Cave became one of the tourist icon in Ambarawa.
Maria cave was founded since 1954. Over time, this spiritual tour was renovated and became one of the icon of spiritual tourism.
Since 2017, Maria Kerep Ambarawa cave has been visited by tourists from the Philippines, China, and some areas outside Indonesian country.
This spiritual tourism icon is a statue of Our Lady as high as 42 meters (height as 23 meters sculpture + support of 19 meters at the base of the statue).
Statue of Our Lady in Ambarawa cave is imitating the cave of Maria Lourdes in France. Just below this Mary statue there is a sculpture painting who explain of the Jesus life.
Maria Kerep Ambarawa cave was inaugurated on 15 August 1954 by Mgr. A. Soegijapranata SJ, which coincided with the feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary was taken to heaven.
In this area of the Cave of Mary, besides from the cave with the statue of the Virgin Mary in it, there are also chapels and several streets of the Cross which are used for the pilgrimage of the Catholics.
There are several spiritual activities such as praying, the way of the cross, reflection, eucharist and devotion, are also often held here.
As for other religious people, often use this place as a place of prayer or meditation, because right in front of the statue of the Virgin Mary, it's some people believed that the prayer will be answered.
In addition, this place also equipped with a chapel or a place of worship that can accommodate 400 people.
There are a camping ground area for spiritual activities that can accommodate 1000 people, and also provide 3 large rooms for visitors from out of town who want to stay.
In the cave area of Mary is lined up figures who sell spiritual trinkets that can be purchased by Catholics.
For those of you who come from outside of Indonesia, you can contact the contact below before visiting
Maria Kerep Ambarawa Cave
Jl. Tentara Pelajar, Kerep, Kelurahan Panjang
Ambarawa District, Semarang Regency, Central Java
Phone: 0298-592085, 08562881811 (Aris)
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.
Catholicscope - Gua Maria Sendangsono or Maria Sendangsono Cave is one of the religious tourism in Banjaroyo Village, Kalibawang District, Kulon Progo Regency, DI Yogyakarta. Gua Maria Sendangsono is located in the Parish of St Maria Lourdes Promasan, northwest of Yogyakarta.
This cave have the name of Maria Lourdes Cave or Gua Maria Lordes. This famous cave of Virgin Mary is crowded with pilgrims from all over Indonesia in May and October.
In addition to praying, in general the pilgrims take water from the water source in there. They believe that the water can cure various diseases.
The atmosphere of silence and beautifully graced Maria Sendangsono Cave. Large trees shaded and streams split into this pilgrimage. This atmosphere is suitable for pilgrims who want to be silent and pray in Gua Maria Sendangsono.
A long time a go, Sendangsono is a spring that is often used by monks who will make a pilgrimage to the Borobudur Temple. Sendangsono means spring near angsana tree (sono). There is indeed a spring that is shaded by large angsana trees.
Pilgrims can pray under this angsana tree overlooking the cave of Mary. Sendangsono is known as a place of Catholic pilgrimage since the arrival of Father Franciscus Georgius Josephus Van Lith or better known as Father Van Lith and the baptism of 171 people from the Kalibawang area in Sendangsono.
This baptism took place in 1904 by using spray water. The location of the baptism that we now know as the Gua Maria Sendangsono.
Place of pilgrimage Sendangsono now has been arranged to be more slick. Development is done in the complex Sendangsono Maria Cave with a blend of typical Javanese architecture that utilizes wood and bamboo and modern architecture.
In addition to praying in the cave of Mary, pilgrims can do Jalan Salib to commemorate the passion of Jesus. Pilgrims can also remember the early baptisms in Sendangsono through reliefs in the main chapel of the compound of this pilgrimage site.
There is also the Chapel of the Virgin Mary and the Chapel of the Apostles. Near the Chapel of Our Lady, there is the tomb of Barnabas Sarikromo, one of the citizens who was baptized in 1904. Barnabas Sarikromo became the first catechist in the Kalibawang area.
Pilgrims who come to the Gua Maria Sedangsono are not only Catholics, but also people of other faiths. This place of pilgrimage is open to anyone, as long as it remains a calm there.
This cave have the name of Maria Lourdes Cave or Gua Maria Lordes. This famous cave of Virgin Mary is crowded with pilgrims from all over Indonesia in May and October.
In addition to praying, in general the pilgrims take water from the water source in there. They believe that the water can cure various diseases.
The atmosphere of silence and beautifully graced Maria Sendangsono Cave. Large trees shaded and streams split into this pilgrimage. This atmosphere is suitable for pilgrims who want to be silent and pray in Gua Maria Sendangsono.
A long time a go, Sendangsono is a spring that is often used by monks who will make a pilgrimage to the Borobudur Temple. Sendangsono means spring near angsana tree (sono). There is indeed a spring that is shaded by large angsana trees.
Pilgrims can pray under this angsana tree overlooking the cave of Mary. Sendangsono is known as a place of Catholic pilgrimage since the arrival of Father Franciscus Georgius Josephus Van Lith or better known as Father Van Lith and the baptism of 171 people from the Kalibawang area in Sendangsono.
This baptism took place in 1904 by using spray water. The location of the baptism that we now know as the Gua Maria Sendangsono.
Place of pilgrimage Sendangsono now has been arranged to be more slick. Development is done in the complex Sendangsono Maria Cave with a blend of typical Javanese architecture that utilizes wood and bamboo and modern architecture.
In addition to praying in the cave of Mary, pilgrims can do Jalan Salib to commemorate the passion of Jesus. Pilgrims can also remember the early baptisms in Sendangsono through reliefs in the main chapel of the compound of this pilgrimage site.
There is also the Chapel of the Virgin Mary and the Chapel of the Apostles. Near the Chapel of Our Lady, there is the tomb of Barnabas Sarikromo, one of the citizens who was baptized in 1904. Barnabas Sarikromo became the first catechist in the Kalibawang area.
Pilgrims who come to the Gua Maria Sedangsono are not only Catholics, but also people of other faiths. This place of pilgrimage is open to anyone, as long as it remains a calm there.
Catholicscope - For Catholics, marriage is a sacred bond before God. Therefore, for couples who have received the sacrament of marriage is expected to keep the promise of the marriage intact.
In faith, the Church is convinced that in a paradise the Lord is truly present and a source of sanctity for a family. Therefore, the family is called to be holy.
But that holiness must be sanctified in the most concrete action. Then we ask, basically what?
Here are seven Bible verses that can be a source of inspiration for a Catholic family and make a holy marriage before God.
1. Romans 12: 2
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.
2. Proverbs 6:32
But a man who commits adultery has no sense; whoever does so destroys himself.
3. Genesis 2: 25
Adam and his wife were both naked, and they felt no shame
4. Matthew 5: 28
But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.
5. Ephesians 4: 32
Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
6. Ephesians 5: 21
Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.
7. Ephesians 5: 25
Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.
Here are seven Bible verses that make your marriage holy. This can also be used as a matter of praying in the family to remind each other of the sacred promises of the sacrament of marriage.
Always remember that in God's good and evil is always present and the Holy Spirit is always with those who believe in God.
In faith, the Church is convinced that in a paradise the Lord is truly present and a source of sanctity for a family. Therefore, the family is called to be holy.
But that holiness must be sanctified in the most concrete action. Then we ask, basically what?
Here are seven Bible verses that can be a source of inspiration for a Catholic family and make a holy marriage before God.
1. Romans 12: 2
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.
2. Proverbs 6:32
But a man who commits adultery has no sense; whoever does so destroys himself.
3. Genesis 2: 25
Adam and his wife were both naked, and they felt no shame
4. Matthew 5: 28
But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.
5. Ephesians 4: 32
Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
6. Ephesians 5: 21
Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ.
7. Ephesians 5: 25
Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.
Here are seven Bible verses that make your marriage holy. This can also be used as a matter of praying in the family to remind each other of the sacred promises of the sacrament of marriage.
Always remember that in God's good and evil is always present and the Holy Spirit is always with those who believe in God.
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.
