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NEW EVANGELISATION
"I SENSE THAT THE MOMENT HAS COME TO COMMIT ALL OF THE CHURCH'S ENERGIES TO A NEW EVANGELISATION" Pope John Paul II [Redemptoris Missio #3] ISOE Mission to Pretoria, South Africa 10 - 31 July 2003
'Philip', 'Emmaus' & 'John' Retreats 'Joshua' & 'Paul' Courses
[Participants from South Africa, Zambia, & Kenya attended]
Meet the Team - Teresa Kehoe and Joe O'Callaghan
Fr Victor Phalana PP of Wintervelt, Pretoria 'Proclaiming The Word' during the 'Emmaus Retreat'
Many of the 102 [80 under 30 years of age] Participants at the 'John the Disciple' Retreat in Pretoria
Teresa, Archbishop George Daniel of Pretoria and Joe
Archbishop George addressed the 45 participants of the 'Paul Course' and gave a vivid and most inspiring evangelistic testimony of leading a young man to Jesus, while on pilgrimage to the Holy Land.
Archbishop Buti Tlhagale of Johannesburg & Joe The 'New Pentecost', 'New Movements' and the progression to a 'New Evangelisation' in the life of the Church were discussed in detail.
Emily Morley (Coordinator of the 'New Evangelisation' for the Archdiocese of Johannesburg), Jackson Morley [Chairman - Cathedral Finance Committee] and Joe
A one hour interview by Fr Emil Blaser OP on 'Radio Veritas' in Johannesburg - wide ranging discussion on Medjugorje [A School of Prayer], Evangelisation, history and work of the ISOE etc. The interview concluded with prayer for the Renewal in the Spirit for all listeners to the programme. [Beamed by short wave to a number of countries in Southern Africa.]
Kelebogile Vanessa Malope, one of our youngest participants
Seddy (Zambia), David (Kenya) and Busisiwe (South Africa) [A three person Zambian Delegation attended the Summer School]
Our anointed Music Ministry brought forth strong prophetic utterance from participants. 'You must want love more than anything else; but still hope for the spiritual gifts as well, especially prophecy' 1 Cor 14:1. The Paul Course concluded with ecstatic praise and worship!!!
Sr Makie, Administrator of 'Christ the New Man Retreat Centre' "Blow, blow, blow till I be but 'Breath of the Spirit' blowing in me"
"At the dawn of the new era ... . On the eve of a 'NEW PENTECOST' for the Church in Africa ......" ['Ecclesia in Africa' (# 144) Pope John Paul II 14 September 1995]
"It is clear from the teachings of Pope John Paul II that Episcopal Conferences around the world should prioritise the 'New Evangelisation'. All other Commissions Liturgy, Ecumenism, Communications etc must recognise their secondary importance." Victoricus
The South African Outreach by the ISOE
We were really blessed in South Africa by the visit of ISOE team members. The time spent with them was fruitful and empowering. We were lead to a personal encounter with the Lord Jesus; a deeper understanding and appreciation of the Word, Eucharist, leadership, God's promises in our lives and lastly evangelisation today. Both young and adult participants took an active part in the seminars and retreats and enjoyed listening to people who spoke with passion and conviction. We enjoyed sharing with facilitators who were living the Word of God in their lives and who taught us in a very practical way. We will continue to pray for the ISOE. May the good Lord lead you from strength to strength. To Teresa and Joe, May God bless you abundantly for your generosity, your commitment and your courage.
Fr Victor Phalana 23 August 2003 |
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