OMIWORLD
On January 6, 2024, the Superior General, Fr. Chicho, presided over the Eucharistic celebration at the General House and delivered a profound homily that delved into the mystery of God’s salvation manifested in Jesus Christ for all of humanity.
Centering our missionary vocation around Jesus
In his homily, Fr. Chicho highlighted the intrinsic missionary dimension embedded in our charism, echoing Pope Francis’ message that passionately calls for a dedicated commitment to proclaiming the Gospel. Expanding on the meaning of “Epiphany,” he illuminated missionaries as living embodiments of Christ’s redemptive grace. He further urged a revival of the missionary vocation by centering it around Jesus, echoing the Pope’s emphasis on love and fidelity.
Discernment, Pilgrimage, and Adoration
Deriving inspiration from the Gospel, Fr. Chicho underscored the indispensable elements of discernment, pilgrimage, and adoration for the charismatic family’s mission renewal. He drew a parallel between modern-day discernment and the journey of the wise men, advocating for communal discernment aligned with the evolving needs of the Church.
Daily adoration: essential for the renewal of missionary life
Fr. Chicho presented the call to pilgrimage as a courageous exploration beyond comfort zones, guided by the grace of the Spirit. Finally, he emphasized adoration as a transformative encounter with Jesus, akin to the offerings of the wise men, proposing daily adoration as an essential practice for the renewal of missionary life.
Synodal unity
The Superior General concluded his homily with a call to follow the guiding star to Bethlehem, engaging in communal discernment, venturing into the unknown with synodal unity, and adoring Jesus as the source of liberating salvation.
