Where Can Truth Be Found?
“C hurch: The Teacher of Truth” was the theme of the Thomistic Congress held on August 7 and 8 at the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary complex in Caieiras (SP), and that of the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima in Embu das Artes (SP). Daily Eucharists, conferences, workshops, roundtables, and musical performances, interspersed with pleasant fellowship, were part of the intense programme.
Thomistic thought concerning truth – considered in its relation to contemporary philosophy, to psychotherapy, to the virtue of charity, and to human life, among other perspectives – as well as the teaching mission entrusted to the Church, were some of the topics covered. Among the speakers was Fr. Ignacio Andereggen, professor at several pontifical universities.
Joinville (Brazil) – On August 14, Archbishop Francisco Carlos Bach, Metropolitan of Joinville, presided over the Mass of dedication and blessing of the altar in Our Lady of Triumph Oratory, entrusted to the Heralds of the Gospel. The Mass was concelebrated by numerous priests from the archdiocese and the institution.
Paraguay Celebrates its Patroness
M embers of the Heralds of the Gospel actively participated in the commemorations in honour of Our Lady of the Assumption, in Paraguay. On August 5, there was a procession to transfer the image of the Blessed Virgin from her chapel in the National Pantheon of Heroes to the Cathedral of Asunción, followed by a Holy Mass presided over by Cardinal Adalberto Martínez Flores, Metropolitan Archbishop. On the eve of the ceremony, a statue of the Patroness was inaugurated on the capital’s main avenue, with the presence of the Cardinal Archbishop, the Apostolic Nuncio to Paraguay, Archbishop Vincenzo Turturro, and the President of the Republic, Santiago Peña Palacios, accompanied by the first lady and by his cabinet. On this day, the vigil Mass, celebrated by Archbishop Turturro, was attended by a delegation from the St. Isidore the Farmer Parish, in the city of Limpio, entrusted to the Heralds. The solemn procession and Eucharist on August 15 were presided over by Cardinal Martínez Flores, at the cathedral.
Aparecida (Brazil) – The 16th National Pilgrimage of the Shrine Apostolate, “Mary, Queen of All Hearts” to the Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida began on August 7 with a Mass celebrated by Metropolitan Archbishop Mário Antônio da Silva, in the old basilica. The following day featured the recitation of the Rosary at the Benedict XVI Tribune and the closing Eucharistic Celebration, presided over by Bishop Benedito Beni dos Santos, Emeritus of Lorena
Brazilian Army and Air force – In August, the Pilgrim Statue of the Immaculate Heart of Mary visited the Aeronautical Technology Centre in São José dos Campos (SP), for a Holy Mass followed by a concert. A musical performance prepared by the Heralds of the Gospel also marked, on August 19, the celebrations for the 156th anniversary of the founding of the Dom Pedro II Battalion of the Brazilian Army, at the Cathedral of Petropolis.
Ecuador – In the months of July and August, the Pilgrim Statue of the Immaculate Heart of Mary visited the town of Puerto Limón, as well as the Southern Naval Base of the Ecuadorian Navy, to bless the ships of the corporation and their crews, along with the St. Joseph Calasanz Educational Centre, both in Guayaquil.
India – Holy Family Church in Bangalore became too small to accommodate the six thousand members of the faithful who gathered there, eager to venerate the Pilgrim Statue of the Immaculate Heart of Mary during her visit to the parish. On August 8, the thousand Hail Marys were recited to Our Lady, and on the 9th, Holy Mass was celebrated.
Argentina – Our Lady of Montserrat Parish, in Buenos Aires, received the “schola cantorum” from Our Lady of Fatima Church in Tocancipá, Colombia, for a musical performance, preceded by the celebration of Holy Mass and the solemn crowning of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Statue.
