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April 16, 2008
Welcome to the Morris Catholic Young Adults (MCYA) site. We are a group of young adults who are made up of single and married Catholics in their 20’s and 30’s. This is a community of people who are looking to strengthen and develop their relationships with Christ, one another and the wider community.
This ministry has received endorsements from The Catholic Bishops of the United States. In addition to that, Pope Benedict XVI has spoken the following inspirational words in support of this ministry:
“At this moment, we feel as though we were surrounded by the expectations and hopes of millions of young people across the world: at this very minute there are some who are watching, others who are asleep, yet others who are studying or working; some are hoping and some are despairing, some believe and others are not able to believe, some love life and others, instead, are throwing it away.
I would like my words to reach them all: the Pope is close to you, he shares your joys and your pain, and he especially shares in the most intimate hopes that are in your soul. For each one of you he asks the Lord for the gift of a full and happy life, a life filled with meaning, a true life….” Address of His Holiness Benedict XVI, Saturday, 1 September 2007
The Morris County Young Adults are involved in many events such as:
- Theology on Tap: Our largest event! A relaxed and open event for Catholic young adults and their friends, married and single, in their 20s and30s held at local venues. Enjoy a great speaker, great food and great company.
- Right to Life March: A march for all Americans to free our country from the evils of abortion. This march takes place in Washington, DC annually.
- National and State Young Adult Conferences
- Social gatherings: Game nights, group outings, etc.
Posted by katie on
August 13, 2008
Date & Time: Sunday, August 17 at 10AM
Location: Rifle Camp Park (Carnie Bragg parking lot) 311 Pennsylvania Avenue - Paterson, NJ 07503
Posted by katie on
July 30, 2008
The Vatican has approved the new English translation of the formal prayers for the Mass to be used in the United States:
Our Bishop is one busy man! Bishop Arthur Serratelli is the chairman of the US bishops’ liturgy committee which got this rolling!
Here are the main changes listed in the article:
- At the Consecration, the priest will refer to Christ’s blood which is “poured out for you and for many”– an accurate translation of pro multis– rather than “for all” in the current translation.
- In the Nicene Creed the opening word, Credo, will be correctly translated as “I believe” rather than “we believe.”
- When the priest says, “The Lord be with you,” the faithful respond, “And with your spirit,” rather than simply, “And also with you.”
- In the Eucharistic prayer, references to the Church will use the pronouns “she” and “her” rather than “it.”
- In the Agnus Dei, the text cites the “Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world,” rather than using the singular word “sin.”
- In the preferred form of the penitential rite, the faithful will acknowledge that they have sinned “through my fault, through my fault, through my most grievous fault.”
Posted by katie on
July 30, 2008
I stumbled across this article while putting together the August newsletter! I hope you have a chance to read it. The internet is the future, and we are excited to ride the wave!
-Katie
Posted by katie on
July 18, 2008
lease visit http://www.votethecommongood.com and sign the Common Good Pledge. You can read the full text of the Pledge there, which contains the following pillars:
INSPIRED BY FAITH AND BUILDING ON OUR NATION’S FOUNDING IDEALS
Enlivened by the Gospel message of hope and the wisdom of Catholic Social Teaching, we, as people of faith, have come together with deep urgency to help make our nation “a more perfect union” focused on the common good. In the words of the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution,
We the People of the United States are called to:
ESTABLISH JUSTICE
To establish Justice we are challenged to protect life and to address disparities between “haves” and “have-nots” in this country and around the world. We are called to support policies that promote economic equity, ensure human rights, and eliminate all forms of exploitation and discrimination. We must address the root causes of migration and reform our flawed immigration system. And we need to change laws and mentalities that support institutional racism, sexism and classism, and discrimination based on disability, age or other factors.
ENSURE DOMESTIC TRANQUILITY
To ensure domestic Tranquility we need infrastructures and programs to build up local communities and businesses and to provide access to education, jobs, needed services and green space. Local businesses are important in developing strong communities that support families. Government, business and community partnerships must provide needed opportunities for children and families to flourish in an environment free from violence and criminal activity. We need to reform our criminal justice systems and focus more attention on rehabilitation programs and transitional support services for re-entry into communities.
PROVIDE FOR THE COMMON DEFENSE
To provide for the common defense we need to develop an ethical U.S. foreign policy that emphasizes conflict resolution through diplomacy instead of military force—and that promotes stability abroad through fair trade laws, debt cancellation and increased responsible international development aid. Our nation must engage with other nations to develop creative solutions to common problems such as migration, human trafficking, drug trafficking, crime, weapons proliferation, global poverty, and climate change. Our country needs to do more to foster constructive relations with and improved understanding of other cultures. Supporting the United Nations is critical as is participating in and abiding by international treaties.
PROMOTE THE GENERAL WELFARE
To promote the general Welfare we must promote and protect life and all of the systems and supports that are required for life and human dignity. This includes embracing the goals of both the U.S. and the global campaigns to eliminate poverty and to increase access to quality education, living wage jobs, safe housing, nutritious food, and comprehensive, quality healthcare. We must create the essential conditions for a consistent culture of life that respects and promotes life at all stages.
SECURE THE BLESSINGS OF LIBERTY TO OURSELVES AND OUR POSTERITY
To secure the Blessings of Liberty for ourselves and our posterity we must organize our economic development and production to provide for long term sustainability. Ecological responsibility requires that we manage and distribute material resources across all humanity and into future generations. We envision a social and economic order that is sustainable and ecologically responsible; places human dignity above profits; harnesses renewable and clean sources of energy; balances corporate interests with the global common good; addresses the need to strengthen our infrastructure; eliminates debt that will harm future generations; recognizes and seeks to address discriminatory practices; promotes fair trade policies; and neither exploits persons and communities, nor abuses our stewardship of the earth.
Call to Action
We the People must continue to work together—as government, business, communities and individuals—to create a nation and world rooted in justice. We must speak, act, insist, demand and ensure that the common good is at the heart of all decisions and actions. These times call for renewed engagement across our differences. Political engagement is not just our right, but our responsibility.
—The Delegates and Steering Committee of the Convention for the Common Good, and all who shared in this process
Posted by bridget on
July 10, 2008
Title: Festival of Praise
Location: Sacred Heart Center, 20 Old Swartswood Rd., Newton, NJ 07860
Description: \”Festival of Praise and BBQ Blaze\” Feed your stomach and your soul.
www.newarkoym.org
Start Time: 15:30
Date: 2008-08-09
