1st Unity Congress in Kuwait

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1st Unity Congress in Kuwait
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--- Prayer for Unity ---
Eternal Father, we praise You for sending Your Son to be one of us and to save us. Look upon Your people with mercy, for we are divided in so many ways, and give us the Spirit of Jesus to make us one in love. We ask this gift, loving Father, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Our Lady of Arabia, Pray for us.

7th August 2008
Update from the Bishop's Office to the Faithful of Kuwait

Dear Brothers and Sisters,
I would like to write to you again since the date of the Unity Congress (4 afternoon, 5 whole day, 6 morning - September 2008) is soon approaching.
I quote what I wrote to you on 28th April, 2008 (please see below) about the purpose of the Unity Congress: It is an assembly of representatives of the Laity of the Vicariate that will come together with the Bishop and Clergy, for a period of time (three days), during which we shall reflect on the reality of our Catholic Church in Kuwait. We shall give-receive some teachings which could help us to understand our reality as "People of God" in a deeper way. Hopefully, we shall reach some conclusions for our mission in Kuwait.
Once again, I thank the Committee for their time and patience to prepare for our Congress in all its details.
I also thank all those who have already registered themselves to participate in the Congress.
The program of the Congress has already been prepared and it includes: Liturgical celebrations, prayers, talks, discussions in groups, cultural activities and breakfast-lunch-dinner.
I ask all of you to pray for the success of the Congress. What we are looking for is not an external and human success but the renewal of our spirit so that we may form a better Catholic community in Kuwait.
God bless you and your families.
Bishop Camillo Ballin, mccj
Vicar Apostolic of Kuwait

28th April 2008
Notification from the Bishop's Office to the Faithful of Kuwait

Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Peace be with you! I am very happy to announce that on Sept. 4th (afternoon), 5th (all day) and 6th (morning), we shall celebrate our first Unity Congress in Kuwait.
What is a Unity Congress? It is an assembly of represen- tatives of the Laity of the Vicariate that will come together with the Bishop and Clergy, for a period of time (three days), during which we shall reflect on the reality of our Catholic Church in Kuwait. We shall give-receive some teachings which could help us to understand our reality as "People of God" in a deeper way. Hopefully, we shall reach some conclusions for our mission in Kuwait.
This short experience will be the first step which should lead us to a longer and more exhaustive research, normally called “Synod”. Therefore, the importance of this first step is like a test for us, to examine ourselves and see if we are ready to look within and discern: Is there a spirit of genuine belonging to the Catholic Church or a mere link to our individual nationality, culture, language and rite?
The theme is taken from the Gospel of St. John (17,22): That, they may be one. This verse shows us that, now, we are not one. Special particularities are still dominating the different communities of our Church. But this Word of Jesus also shows our hope that we will be one. Our hope is not in us, nor in our initiatives but only in Him. He is able to unite us. The Church is not ours, it is His! Unity doesn’t mean uniformity - one language and one rite for all. Unity must start first of all from our hearts. If it doesn’t we shall never realize any unity.
The preparation for the Congress has been made by a committee of 15 members from the different nationalities and rites of the Vicariate. I thank them for their generous collaboration for the good of our Church.
I ask you all to keep the Congress in your prayers from now onwards. In fact, it will be successful if we put prayer at its foundation: Unless the Lord built the house, they labor in vain who build it. (Ps 127,1)
Besides your prayers, I am asking also for your concrete participation through your advice and suggestions. Those interested in being part of this event may get their names registered in their Parish offices as soon as possible.
God bless you and your families.
Bishop Camillo Ballin, mccj
Vicar Apostolic of Kuwait

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