Who We Are - Formation 2003

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FOREWORD.

Knights of the Southern Cross – Australia

The feast of Our Lady of the Rosary was instituted by Pope St Pius V after the battle of Lepanto, which took place in 1570. In modern times many Popes have urged the faithful to pray the Rosary. Pope John Paul II has been conspicuous for his devotion to the mother of God and has made a substantial change to the Rosary itself by proposing an additional five mysteries. Such is the importance of this change that the members of the National Executive of the Knights of the Southern Cross asked that the 2005 Formation Program might concentrate on these mysteries.

Because she is the mother of Christ. Mary is the mother of the Church. The Decree of the Second Vatican Council on the Church says that Mary "figures profoundly in the history of salvation and in a certain way mirrors within herself the central truths of the faith. Hence, when she is being preached and venerated, she summons the faithful to her son and his sacrifice and to love for the Father".

The new mysteries of the Rosary again make it clear that devotion to Mary does not stop with Mary but leads us to God. It is my prayer that, with the help of Mary, we all might believe more and more in the transforming power of love and might acquire new confidence and new hope. Let us ask her to intercede for us with Jesus Christ her Son.

I wish to express my thanks to Sister Anne McMillan, of the Ballarat Pastoral Ministry Office, for her considerable assistance in the preparation of this Program.

+ Ronald A Mulkeams

National Chaplain.

“The Rosary – Mysteries of Light”

Formation Program for 2005

Segments

1 "Call of the Pope"

Apostolic Letter on the "Rosary of the Virgin Mary" (Rosarium Virginis Mariae).

2 "Mary – First among the disciples"

“The great maternal counsel which Mary addresses to the Church of every age: "Do whatever he tells you" (Jn 2:5).

3 "The Rosary Prayer – ‘Luminous Mysteries"

Five new mysteries of the Rosary, the Mysteries of Light, or the Luminous Mysteries.

4 "First Mystery - The Baptism of the Lord"

And a voice came from the heavens, saying, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased." (Mt. 3:17)

5 "Second Mystery – The Wedding at Cana"

"Women, how does your concern affect me? My hour has not yet come." His mother said to the servers, "Do whatever he tells you." (Jn 2:1-12)

6 "Third Mystery - The Proclamation of the Kingdom of God"
"This is the time of fulfillment. The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel." (Mk 1:15)

7 "Fourth Mystery - The Transfiguration"

While he was praying his face changed in appearance and his clothing became dazzling white. (Lk9:29)

          8 Fifth Mystery - The Institution of the Eucharist

            Before the feast of Passover, Jesus knew that his hour had come to pass from this world to the Father. He loved his own in the world and he loved them to the end. (Jn 13:1)

Points for Successful Formation Programmes

Choose a formation leader for the year so that someone is responsible for the facilitation of the segment.

·        These formation segments require each participant to ideally have his own copy of the Readings, therefore a copy of the Session should be provided for each member at the each meeting.

Abide strictly to the allotted time; not less than twenty nor more than thirty minutes.

FORMAT OF PRAYER SEGMENTS

(20 mins)

1.         opening PRAYERS

v     Opening Prayers from the Order Prayers for Meetings of the Order.

2.                  PRAYER FOCUS

v     Each segment will address a theme taken from the Order Prayers and the Objects of the Order.

3.         THE WORD

v     The Word of God and related reading from Church documentation is proclaimed. This is read by the discussion leader or member/s nominated by him.

4.         reflection

v     Silent reflection on the Word of God and other readings. (5 mins.)

5.         THE SHARING

v     Members share their reflection on the Word and responses to discussion points. (10 mins.)

6.         CLOSING PRAYERS

v     Closing Prayer as in the Order Prayers for Meetings of the Order.

Acknowledgements: The Scripture quotations used in the programme are from the New Revised Standard Version Bible: Catholic Edition copyright © 1993 and 1989 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

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Last updated: 12/02/2006