In una lettera aperta ai Vescovi, nella Quaresima del 1919, Padre Annibale dopo aver ricordato che il Rogate è al centro della Pia Opera, invita i prelati a sensibilizzare i fedeli della propria diocesi alla preghiera per i Buoni Operai. Dice fra l’altro:

“Per maggiormente impressionare la mente del Santo Padre (giacchè il Signore suole servirsi anche di umani mezzi nel governo della Sua Chiesa) forse sarebbe ottima cosa che i Vescovi, nella Pastorale della prossima Quaresima s’intrattenessero ex professo ad illustrare quel gran comando dato da G. C. S. N. con quel divino: ROGATE ERGO DOMINUM MESSIS, UT MITTAT OPERARIOS IN MESSEM SUAM.

Io quindi prego la E. V. che nel suo apostolico zelo voglia per la seguente Quaresima pubblicare una Sua dotta e commovente Pastorale prendendo ad argomento quella divina Parola, e dimostrando quanto importi che tutti preghino - il Clero - perchè il gran Padrone della mistica messe delle anime, voglia chiamare alla santa vocazione ecclesiastica, eletti giovani, voglia suscitarli dovunque e nelle Città e nei paesi, affinchè il Sacerdozio formato dallo Spirito Santo stesso valga ad arginare ogni male, e a salvare i popoli dalle crescenti rovine spirituali e temporali.

Tale lettera Pastorale degna del zelo e della dottrina della E. V. la manderebbe al S. Padre con sua lettera specificativa per richiamare l’attenzione di Sua Santità sul grave opportuno argomento. La manderebbe medesimamente all’Osservatore Romano, e a qualche altro autorevole giornale di Roma con preghiera di farne apposita rivista.

Oh! se tutti i Vescovi ed Arcivescovi così facessero, il gran comando di G. C. S. N. risuonerebbe alto alle orecchie del suo Vicario, del Sacro Collegio dei Cardinali, di tutta la Ecclesiastica Gerarchia, e il suo adempimento ufficiale e generale sarebbe immancabile, e l’alba benefica dei nuovi tempi non tarderebbe a spuntare!”

Lettera UMILIATA agli Eccellentissimi Prelati di S. Chiesa Vescovi ed Arcivescovi

Dal Canonico Annibale M. Di Francia da Messina - MESSINA Tipografia Antoníana 1919

​Reception of the New priests

​The Rogate Ashram community organized the reception of the New priests. The three newly ordained priests celebrated their thanksgiving Eucharist at the centre of Studies, where they spent most of their formation period. Fr. James presided over the celebration, Fr. Dileep shared the reflection, emphasising the expectation of people about priests. He asked the assembly to pray for the Holiness of priests. The parents of the new priests, the benefactors of the community and Daughters of Divine Zeal communities represented for the thanksgiving celebration.

Fellowship meal with his Lordship Bishop Cleetus Perera and Sri Lanken Priests!

​The Rogationist STQP, invited his Lordship Cletus Perera and fifteen Sri Lanken priests for a fellowship meal. The bishop and a group of Sri Lanken priests came to Divine Retreat center, Chalakudy for their annual retreat. Today they fruitfully finished their retreat and responded to our invitation to come over to Aluva for a dinner. On behalf of the QP, Fr. Vinu Veluthppilly introduced the province and welcomed everybody to the friendship meal. It was intended to know and get in touch with the Sri Lanken priests as we begin our missionary presence in Sri Lanka. The bishop at the end thanked the community and invited all the priests to pray for the Rogationists and if possible to help the Rogationists to open the possibilities of beginning their apostolate in other dioceses. Fr. Unny Pottokkaran introduced the congregation, its charism and apostolate. Fr. Shajan thanked the bishop and the priests for accepting our invitation and for their valuable presence. 

Theology Brothers in Kandi, Sri Lanka

The Rogationist St. Thomas Quasi Province has sent two of the religious students, Bro. Rinu and Bro. Jomon, to the national seminary at Kandi, Sri Lanka for their theological studies. Fr. Vinu Velutheppilly, the councillor responsible for the sector of formation joined Fr. Varghese Panickassery, responsible of the Sri Lanken mission, for the inaugural celebration of the academic year on October 01, 2015. Most Rev. Dr. Noel Emmanuel, the new shepherded of the diocese of Trinomalee, Sri Lanka, presided over the opening Eucharistic celebration. Fr. Elmo Dias, the rector of the seminary addressed the staff and students, The rector, quoting the Holy Father, Francis said, "We live in an age when we are constantly being enticed by vain and empty illusions of happiness, we risk settling for less and "thinking small" when it comes to the meaning of life." These illusions can also enter into the minds of 'young men who have kept their hands on the plough.' Therefore, we need to constantly remind the young seminarians who were selected by the Master himself to follow Him and to stay on course with eyes fixed on Jesus, 'without being afraid of or distracted by the strong worldly winds, which makes them sink'. The two brothers are accommodated in the scholasticate of the blessed sacrament fathers in the same campus of the seminary. In the evening we had an encounter with Fr. Justin Chowhan, the director of the scholasticate to discuss the formative program of the brothers together with the blessed sacrament scholastics and to clarify the terms and conditions with the two congregations. Fr. Varghese Panickassery will accompany the two brothers in their theological formation to priesthood. ​

Inauguration of the "Preparatory year": Mission Indian Project!

​The Rogationist STQP, officially inaugurated the "year of preparation for Mission India Project"! It is the desire of the Quasi Province to begin North and North East Indian Missions by next October 2016. The inaugural address of the Major Superior is given below:

Carissimo, la locandina con un pensiero di P. Marrazzo per il tempo di Quaresima.

Come al solito ti chiedo di esporlo per l'edificazione dei fedeli e la conoscenza del nostro p. Giuseppe. p. Agostino Buon inizio di Quaresima Memento.

Fr. Herman Abcede just completed his Canonical Visit to the Rogationist Seminary in Merville Park, Parañaque City, which lasted from February 2nd until the 5th, 2016. Through the spontaneous hospitality, openness and sincerity of the members of the religious community, headed by Fr. John Joffer Lucas, with all the seminarians and their collaborators, the fraternal visitation of the Provincial Superior became a success. Fr. Herman, who personally talked to each religious of the house and met with its seminarians and workers, was accompanied by Bro. Nilo Pelobello, the Provincial Treasurer, who laboriously examined the administrative affairs of the formation house, assisted by Fr. Alex Clemente, the local Economo. Bro. Christian Allan De Sagun, the Provincial Secretary, who joined the visit, took the opportunity to inspect the Archives of the House and left some indications for its improvement. During the conclusion of the visit, the Councillor on Formation and Religious Life, Fr. Jose Maria Ezpeleta participated in the last encounter of the visitators and the religious community, where he gave some ideas about projected initiatives he will help accomplish through the collaboration of the Prefect of Disciplines and Vocation Promoters, like Fr. Ryan Jimenez and Fr. Wilford Urmaza, respectively. Much appreciation to the brothers in practical training there, who were instrumental in the smooth completion of the visit - Bro. Jose Roque Arreza, Bro. Francis Ferruci Cayao, Bro. Ignatius Carmelo Gannaban and Bro. Niño Rosal.

In occasione dell'Anno Santo della Misericordia Sant'Annibale presenterà alcune opere di misericordia.

Iniziamo con Dare mangiare agli affamati

Segnalo:

Negli insegnamenti: L'impegno di Sant'Annibale nel provvedere in vari modi, oltre agli interni, alle numerose necessità dei poveri tenendo presente l'insegnamento di Isaia 58,1ss

La parola del Papa il quale invita a spezzare il pane con l'affamato, ma anche a donare un altro pane, quello del Vangelo.

Andando alla Messa. La celebrazione eucaristica è impegno ed esercizio quotidiano nel ricevere e dare, prendere e condividere.

Padre Palma. Con questo numero dedichiamo una rubrica al primo e principale collaboratore di Sant'Annibale. Si ricorda come P. Pantaleone visse l'anno Santo del 1933 nel ritiro della Scala Santa. Nella sua condizione ha vissuto in pieno lo spirito dell'Anno Santo rivivendo l'esperienza del Redentore/innocente/condannato.

Padre Marrazzo. L'autrice è una volontaria che ha raccolto e letto gli scritti di p. Marrazzo. Nell'articolo racconta il suo incontro con P. Giuseppe.

Sulle orme del Fondatore. Segnalo l'esperienza di P. Jalal in Iraq e i 30 anni della Mensa sant'Annibale a Messina.

Ti ringrazio se farai conoscere la rivista ad amici e collaboratori. Se sei Parroco ti chiedo di invitare i fedeli a prendere la rivista.

Grazie.

Memento

After some years of studies in the Salesian Pontifical University, finally i finished my licentiate in Theology in the Department of youth ministry and catechetics. On this day January 29, 2016 I succesfully defended my thesis with the title: Family Catecheis and the Inculturation of Faith among Filipino Families with particular reference to Saint Hannibal Empowerment Center, Urban Poor of Pasay City, Philippines.. The thesis was successfully defended in the presence of the three great professors of the University; Prof. Sayadas Fernando, SDB, Prof. Miroslaw Wierzbicki, SDB and Prof. Fabian Cavagnari, SDB, with the presence of some friends and Confreres..

Thanks for your prayers, guide, support and encouragement.

La paroisse Saint Pie X de Ngoya a accueilli sous la présidence de Mgr Roger PIRENNE, archevêque émérite du diocèse de Bertoua(Cameroun)  les ordinations diaconale et  la collation des ministères. Plusieurs prêtres, amis, connaissances, sans oublier les familles, ont pris part à ce grand évènement.

Le Seigneur fait pour son Eglise des merveilles que son nom soit béni. Il a appelé Bernard, Jules et Jean de Dieu et les a consacrés par l’imposition des mains de Mgr PIRENNE pour le ministère du diaconat. Il les a envoyés servir les pauvres de Yahwe. Toute la grande famille rogationniste en ce 30 janvier rend infiniment grâce au Maitre de la moisson pour le don de ces nouveaux diacres qu’il a fait  à l’Eglise.

Par ailleurs, le Fr Pierre a été institué lecteur tandis que les frères Jean Bosco, Martial, Theogène, Maurant, Freddy et Jean Landry ont reçu le ministère de l’acolytat.

Bénissons le Saint Nom de Jésus tout en lui confiant le ministère des nouveaux diacres.

Envoie Seigneur, des saints Apôtres dans ton Eglise

January 24 - Benefactors’s gathering

We were elated to have our benefactors with us in our Novitiate house on January 24, 2016. A warm welcome was extended to each one of them who wholeheartedly came forward to assist us financially in our journey to holiness through the religious life. The gathering was commenced with a prayerful atmosphere by reciting the Divine Mercy Rosary being participated by each one of them. It was followed by a bountiful dinner being served by the novices under the guidance of Frs. Shibu Kavunkal and Vimal Kallookkaran. Fr. Shibu availed this opportunity to introduce our congregation and her mission in the church while welcoming every one of them to this grand gathering. An emotional and heartfelt thanks giving speech delivered by Mr. Merwin D’Cruz, one of our benefactors added fillip to the gathering. Thank you one and all and May the Christ of the Rogate bless you all!

January 31 - The Grand Supplica

A day to thank the Lord Almighty for the graces that the whole Rogate family received in the previous year and to raise our supplications for more graces for the years to come, trusting in the Divine words: ‘Whatever you ask in my name will be granted to you’. In the Solemn Eucharistic celebration presided over by Fr. Shibu Kavunkal, he narrated to us the historical background of this great feast started by our Holy Founder, St. Hannibal Mary Di Francia in 1888 and related to us its significance even during our time. The Great Supplica was started at 6.30 in the evening with the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, being participated by the whole Gurudarsan community. The main celebrant of the said celebration was Fr. Shibu Kavunkal, our Superior and Novice Master. 

Le Comunità di Roma delle Figlie del Divino Zelo e dei Rogazionisti hanno vissuto insieme, nella chiesa parrocchiale di Sant’Antonio in Circonvallazione Appia, l’importante appuntamento della nostra spiritualità costituito dalla Supplica a Dio Padre nel Nome Santissimo di Gesù, del 31 gennaio. Si è compiuta tale scelta nel contesto della chiusura dell'Anno della Vita Consacrata. Poiché la data cadeva di domenica, per consentire la partecipazione dei confratelli impegnati nelle parrocchie, si è scelto l’orario delle 16:30. L’importante momento di preghiera, lode e ringraziamento, si è protratto per quasi due ore, vissute con grande partecipazione, nella unione spirituale con i confratelli e le consorelle di tutte le Comunità delle due Congregazioni.