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Seminarians from the Pontifical North American College attend a Mass for the ordination of deacons from the college in St. Peter s Basilica at the Vatican Oct. 1, 2020. (CNS photo/Paul Haring)
“As the Father sent me, so I send you.”
So said Jesus to the Apostles after His Resurrection (John 20:21).
Indeed, the word “apostle” derives from the Greek word “απόστολος,” which means “one who is sent.” We know from Scripture that the Apostles left their homes not only to follow Jesus but also eventually to evangelize the nations far and wide.
Tradition with a “small t” tells us that they visited nearby lands along the Mediterranean Sea and frontiers as far away as Armenia, Britain, Ethiopia, Persia and India. They may have arrived in these lands alone or as part of a small group of fellow disciples. The Apostles were likely unaware or unfamiliar with the people, language, culture and customs of these distant lands.
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Mary Help of Christians, protector of Chinese Catholics
The trust of Chinese Catholics in Mary s help does not diminish despite the difficulties
The Marian procession at the shrine of Our Lady of Sheshan in May 2011. (Photo supplied)
As Christians celebrate the Feast of Mary Help of Christians on May 24, Catholics are also marking the 13th day of prayer for the Church in China. Pope Benedict XVI established it on May 27, 2017, with his letter to Chinese Catholics. It was celebrated for the first time the following year when Pope Benedict composed a special prayer for Our Lady of Sheshan.
The shrine of Our Lady of Sheshan, not far from Shanghai and named after Mary Help of Christians, is the most popular shrine in China. It is on top of a hill and many faithful climb the hill on their knees, pausing on the 14 Stations of the Cross.
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