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PH/DR: The opening mass of the Convention….
PH: DR: …Jap maritime district in Cotonou
“We should make our guarantees in reality, settle for efficiently this dedication to develop in our Catholic religion! »
“Marshallians Marching In direction of One Hundred Years of Serving the Church in Our Communities and Nations: Positions of Native and Regional Councils and Programs”that is the theme of the 14th version of the Convention that introduced collectively Marshallians and Marshallians from the Jap Sea Area and different areas of the State of Togo-Benin and Ivory Coast on the Saint Jean Eudes Reception and Religious Heart in Atrokpocodji in Cotonou, Saturday July 13, 2024. Alternative for reunion, happiness and sharing.
Opening Mass
About 100 and fifty Marshallese women and men participated within the 14th East Sea regional convention in Cotonou. The opening mass is led by the “Marshallian Choir” of Cotonou, celebrated by the Rvd Father, Brother Sévérin ZINSOU of Council 32 of Anèho (bishop of the Marshall Order in Lomé; Rvd Father Saturnin LAWSON , Brother Eudiste, condolences to the Marshall Order and Rvd Father, Brother Guillaume OUATTARA of Council 152 of Godomey.
Based on the liturgy of the day, which is learn taken from the e-book of the Prophet (Isaiah 6, 1-8), the Lord requested the prophet, who will I ship as a messenger? “Right here I’m: ship to me,” he mentioned. Whereas the gospel of Jesus Christ based on (Saint Matthew 10.24-33) invitations us to stay fearless in fulfilling our mission.
Ph/DR: The opening Mass of the Convention celebrated by the Reverend Father, Brother Sévérin ZINSOU; Father Saturnin LAWSON, and Father, Brother Guillaume OUATTARA.
In his homily, the celebrant, Father Sévérin Zinsou, will bear in mind: “Because the Gospel says, we’re despatched as animals amongst wolves. We have to be assured to attain this mission regardless of the difficulties that stand in our means. Allow us to not be afraid to evangelise the phrase of God. Do not be afraid to inform your brother or sister, it is not regular to behave like this. Each Marshallian should contemplate himself on a mission. “
“Whom shall I ship, says the Lord? Ship me! the Prophet will reply. So allow us to be honest and don’t be afraid to inform the reality (…). Work in your conscience to be prepared for the excellent news of the best way, the reality and the identify life.
“For the 14th Regional Convention, it could be for every of us, a dedication to say to ourselves and to others, that one thing has made good progress inside this Order; that one thing has modified and I made myself a prophet in order that issues will go properly. “Who shall I ship? ship from me,” subsequently the Lord sends us; the Lord is happy and happy with us as a result of we have now accepted to be a prophet to his individuals and to himself. Marshallians, so allow us to be completely happy in following Christ .”
PH:DR: Opening of the work of the Convention
The convention
Beneath the course of the Grasp of Ceremonies (MC) GC of Council 34 of Anèho, Brother Ambroise ABALO, the opening of the work of the convention was first punctuated by a number of speeches, particularly: Phrases of welcome from the Grand Knight of Council 52, Brother Martin CODJO with help from the Woman of the Court docket 44, Sister Sabine MAHAMOU DOSSOU-YOVO from Cotonou (Benin); adopted by phrases of welcome from the Grand Knight Regional Maritime-East, He Brother Maurice AMEGNIGON and the Regional Woman, the Honorable Woman, Sister Paulette GOUMEGOU.
Subsequent comes the message of affirmation and encouragement from the Grand Knight of the State of Togo-Benin-Côte-d’Ivoire, his brother Francis Freeman FOLLIGAN Grand Knight of the Council of State of Togo-Benin-Côte-d’Ivoire, supported by the Woman Reverend, Honorable Woman of the State, Sister Marie Reine DOSSAVI and the wake-up name for the celebration of the centenary of the noble Order of Knights and Girls Marshal, the Grand Knight, Brother Sir Knight Richard AYIH AKAKPO (who actively participated within the co- converse), assisted by the Woman Consultant, Mrs. Patricia DUNEYE, learn by the TRD, Sr. Constance JIBIDAR, PGD.
After the sequence of speeches, the president and vice-president of the Convention, the He SCF, Cyrille AHOSSI of Council 52 of Cotonou and the TRD, Sister Angèle AHOSSI PGD, of Court docket 44, the to be invited to the presidium for his or her opening remarks of the work.
“Marshallians Marching In direction of One Hundred Years of Serving the Church in Our Communities and Nations: Positions of Native and Regional Councils and Programs”. That is the theme developed by the He SCF Simplice AJAVON for the 14th Jap Maritime Area Convention. A really fascinating and galvanizing matter, which invitations Marshall women and men to mobilize for the celebration of the Centennial of the Marshall Order around the globe and to arrange to be God’s messengers the place vital.
“Whom shall I ship, right here I’m, Lord, ship me” it’s with the message of the day that Brother Ajavon is making ready to meet his mission as a result of ” every of us can be despatched » dira-t-il
PH:DR The Marshall Girls on the work of the East Sea Regional Convention
By definition, the Marshallian, a dedicated Christian who contributes to the works of the Catholic Church. “An elite, working Catholic who protects the Church and practices fraternal charity.” “Each Marshallian is certain by a ethical and moral code: a set of precepts compiled into seven factors referred to as the seven (7) factors of the Order. The quantity 7 is an indication of fullness » recalled Brother Ajavon.
Concerning the celebration of 100 (100) years of the Marshall Order, a central organizational fee was submitted by the Supreme Knight on July 6, 2023; every area, every native Council and Court docket, should then set up a neighborhood fee to prepare the Centenary which is able to attempt to suggest a celebration venture with convention debates on the theme of the day. “So we’re invited within the two years that separate us from the Centenary of the Order, to guage our providers within the church, our communities and our nations; to make an effort to enhance the service.
PH: DR: The Working Girls
Remembering the age of the Councils and Courts that make up the Jap Maritime Area, (Council 34 and Court docket 22 of Anèho a complete of 45 years of existence; Council 52 and Court docket 44 of Cotonou, 38 years; Council 88 and Court docket 88 of Tabligbo, 17 years and Council 152 of Godomey, 4 years The Communication contains the idea of service as a religious reward, which incorporates serving to brothers and sisters in life sensible and all over the place (at residence, church and society).
Based on the intention of the Order to unfold the gospel, the Correspondent made suggestions to the senior officers and members of the Order; by inviting all Marshallians to supply the sunshine that’s inside them to the world; in order that the world can see the great thing about the Holy Mom, the Catholic Church and be attracted by the unity of a real Christian brother. “We should make our guarantees in actuality and efficiently fulfill this dedication. That is what the Supreme Council and the Nice Court docket need from us: Develop in our Catholic religion! »
PH: DR: The Knights… continued
To shut this dialogue session, the Vice President of the Convention invited her for all Marshallians to serve the Church, our communities to root evangelization by our every day lives in open dedication. “To recollect this July 13 as a dough of evangelical life that have to be within the conscience of every one in all us Marshallians. What a privilege! By serving, we conform to comply with the instance of our Heavenly Mom. God is utilizing us as a instrument to indicate his glory, his energy in order that the face of the world can be freed! »
Conferences of Regional Councils and Courts
So it’s time for the annual conferences of the Jap Sea Regional Councils and Courts which began after 2:30 pm and ended round 5 pm (Cotonou time).
A delegation of Councils and Courts, coming from Anèho, Tabligbo, Lomé and different areas, Maritime-West and Plateau, returned residence on the night time of Saturday 13 July, beneath the steering of Mary, Our Woman of the Highway.
By Regional Communications Officer
IPNL, sister of Aline ASSANKPON.
Photographs: Regional Communications Officer
Mr. Brother Hilarion, MENSAH
