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Monday, July 26, 2010


26_luglio_007The fourth week of the General Chapter opens with the morning Eucharistic celebration presided by Fr. Mario Lucarelli, superior of the International Studentate of Rome who celebrated 41 years in the priesthood yesterday. Fr. Lucarelli delivered a lively homily referring to the Divine Founder, Jesus in the Eucharist. Fr. Gioacchino Chiapperini, who celebrates his feastday today, concelebrated. At the Hall, according to what is provided,the Assembly welcomed the representatives of the Lay Rogationists: Mr. Gigi Bizzotto, president of the UAR and Dr. Doriana Rita Milano, vice president of the UAR and representative with the CNAL (Consulta Nazionale delle Aggregazioni Laicali or National Advisory Commission of the Lay Associations). After an introduction by Mr. Bizzotto, Mrs. Milano  presented the synthetic points of the Progetto Culturale del Laicato Rogazionista (Cultural Project of the Lay Rogationists) drafted in the last four years. This is a document that summarizes all the works done and now entrusted to the Rogationists so that it may be integrated with the appeals and contributions that come from various geographic areas and cultural contexts. Several Chapter Members speak and make integrations with their interesting contributions. After the break, the chapter works resume with the continuation of the interrogations and integrations regarding the draft of the Commission of the Structure and Government. The works continue throughout the day. See photos.