We are called and we are sent 3/3: A light that has reached so many people all over the world!
STEP 3
A light that has reached so many people all over the world!
Objectives:
- to discover that love gives light to the people around us.
- to discover how we can do our part to bring, together with Jesus, his light into the world.
Contents:
- discovering the characteristics of God's love: a light that captivates and a light to be shared
- the importance of being a gift of love for the other person and of welcoming the gift that the other person is for us.
Chiara’s answers: [attachment 1 ]
"Chiara, how were you able to take unity all around the world with just a few friends?" ( Castel Gandolfo (Italy), June 18, 1988, Chiara to the Gen 4 Congress: question n. 2)
“Chiara, if you die, what do you think will happen in the world that you set on fire for so many years? Will this flame die out or do you think it will keep burning? Who will take it ahead?” ( Loppiano (Italy), May 5, 1989, Chiara to the citizens of Loppiano: question n. 6)
Conclusion:
“Go into all the world and proclaim the good news to the whole creation..” (Mk 16:15)
Rocca di Papa, June 14, 2007 – message to the Gen 4
“ Dear Gen 4 four, even though you are small you are much loved by Jesus, in fact you are his favourites. And Jesus has put into your hearts the biggest thing that exists: love. Love, and the more you love the more love will grow in you. Love at home, at school, love your friends and your enemies, and love will invade the world. I am with you as you take this love to everyone.” Chiara (C. Lubich, Message to the Gen4, published in: Gen 4, n.7-8, July-August-September 2007, p.2)
Sacred Scripture:
Let's learn more: let's discover how the first Christians gave and spread the message of Jesus. The early Christians focused on loving and serving those most in need. They had the courage to love to the end. They spread the Gospel message. Paul was also “struck down” by the light and responded to this love which he wanted to give to everyone.
Episodes:
- the martyrdom of Stephen: to be friends of Jesus even when it’s difficult. [attachment 2 in processing]
- Paul and the spreading of the Gospel, all the way to the accomplishment of “new heavens and a new earth.” Let’s help many people to know the life brought by Jesus, a life that will never end. [attachment 3 in processing]