Porta Fidei, Part II
5. This year of faith is of great importance because it "will assist all the faithful to profess the true faith and its correct interpretation". Celebrating this year 50 years later shows that all is alive and well. It allows us to see the grace from the council and a guide for now. This council, if interpreted correctly could be very powerful for renewal.
6. Renewal is not only offered through the work of the council but also by the lives of the faithful in the world. Christians are called to corrugate the word of truth. Jesus came to offer himself for the salvation of mankind yet the church continues to clasp sinners to her bosom and calls all to the path of penance and renewal. The church, even through persecution, continues to proclaim the cross and death of Christ. Through the power of the risen Lord the church is strengthened to overcome all suffering, both within and without, in patience and in love.
This year of faith is a summons to authentic and renewal conversion to the Lord. Through Love, God calls us to a conversion of life through the forgiveness of sins. This faith changes the entire life of man.
7. The love of Christ impels us to evangelize. Christ sends us out to all the world to proclaim his gospel. The love of Christ continues to attract people. The church as a whole is called to take part in the new evangelization in order to rediscover the joy and enthusiasm for proclaiming the faith. Rediscovering his love leads us to grow in faith and never fade away. His love expands our hearts and opens our minds so that we may become Disciples of Christ, who leads people on the path towards the "door of faith".
Through believing , faith grows and becomes stronger. We must abandon ourselves into the hands of a love that grows constantly because it has its origin in God.
8.The Holy Father challenges all his brother Bishops to celebrate this year in a worthy and fruitful manner. But this could be applied to all of us faithful. Reflections (and speech) on faith should be intensified to help all believers in Christ adhere closer to the Gospel. This is especially important now during a time of change happening in humanity. We must profess our faith in the Risen Lord ...in our homes, family, [at work, during leisure] so to transmit our faith to future generations, faith of all times. All faith communities should find a way to make a public profession of the Credo (Creed).
6. Renewal is not only offered through the work of the council but also by the lives of the faithful in the world. Christians are called to corrugate the word of truth. Jesus came to offer himself for the salvation of mankind yet the church continues to clasp sinners to her bosom and calls all to the path of penance and renewal. The church, even through persecution, continues to proclaim the cross and death of Christ. Through the power of the risen Lord the church is strengthened to overcome all suffering, both within and without, in patience and in love.
This year of faith is a summons to authentic and renewal conversion to the Lord. Through Love, God calls us to a conversion of life through the forgiveness of sins. This faith changes the entire life of man.
7. The love of Christ impels us to evangelize. Christ sends us out to all the world to proclaim his gospel. The love of Christ continues to attract people. The church as a whole is called to take part in the new evangelization in order to rediscover the joy and enthusiasm for proclaiming the faith. Rediscovering his love leads us to grow in faith and never fade away. His love expands our hearts and opens our minds so that we may become Disciples of Christ, who leads people on the path towards the "door of faith".
Through believing , faith grows and becomes stronger. We must abandon ourselves into the hands of a love that grows constantly because it has its origin in God.
8.The Holy Father challenges all his brother Bishops to celebrate this year in a worthy and fruitful manner. But this could be applied to all of us faithful. Reflections (and speech) on faith should be intensified to help all believers in Christ adhere closer to the Gospel. This is especially important now during a time of change happening in humanity. We must profess our faith in the Risen Lord ...in our homes, family, [at work, during leisure] so to transmit our faith to future generations, faith of all times. All faith communities should find a way to make a public profession of the Credo (Creed).
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