Saint Monica

FOCAL POINT:

“Formation, therefore, is ecclesial: it seeks to make the religious conscious of his participation in the mission of the Church and to develop his talents so that he is able to carry on the apostolate and spread the kingdom of God.” (Con. 151)

Birthday:

Fr. Gregory Helminski, 1949, USA

1. For the grace to imitate our Founders, and for fidelity to our charism and mission.
2. For all mothers, like Saint Monica, who pass on faith to their children.
3. For parents, relatives, friends and benefactors, and for all those who have recommended themselves to our prayers.

FURTHER REFLECTION:

“The parish is not an outdated institution; precisely because it possesses great flexibility, it can assume quite different contours depending on the openness and missionary creativity of the pastor and the community.” (The Joy of the Gospel, 28)