The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica

FOCAL POINT:

“The formation of children and youth is accomplished through catechesis, retreats, liturgy and other pastoral means. All ministry should reflect the joy of the Paschal Mystery.” (Con. 214)

Deceased:

Fr. Vincent Grzybowski, 1984, San Bernardino, USA
Fr. Joseph Polinski, 1991, Des Plaines, USA
Fr. Eugene Tyson, 2003, Chepstow, Canada
Fr. Roman Lebiedziuk, 2020, Mentorella, Italy

1. For the one who will die first among us.
2. For a greater belief in our own resurrection with the Risen Lord.
3. This feast reminds us of the unity of the Holy Father and the universal Church, may this unity continue under the care of our Most Holy Saviour.

FURTHER REFLECTION:

“It needs to be said that, generally speaking, there is little in the way of clear awareness of problems which especially affect the excluded. Yet they are the majority of the planet’s population, billions of people.” (Laudato Si’, 49)