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Enriched with human and natural resources, Africa is a continent
full of hope, youthful dynamism and cultural diversity. At the
beginning of the Third Millennium, we see that Africa is a
people seeking God’s Word. Although situations of conflict and
war are giving way to dialogue and peace, corruption, illness,
injustice and poverty continue to wound and bleed the continent.
Faced with these realities, we, Divine Word Missionaries of the
Africa and Madagascar Zone (AFRAM), envisage to enliven this
land through the living and proclamation of the Word of God, so
that God’s reign may be realised.
Therefore, we commit ourselves to make this vision a reality in
the different local churches of our Provinces/Regions through
Primary Evangelisation, Formation of our young confreres,
Biblical Pastoral Ministry, Mission Animation, Communication and
works of Justice and Peace for the Integrity of Creation.
Encouraged by the 15th General Chapter and in the
light of the fourfold prophetic dialogue, we decide
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to read
the Word of God attentively and integrate it into our
everyday life.
to love
and respect the people to whom we are sent and learn their
language and culture.
to work towards financial
self-sufficiency through sharing of personal and common
resources.
to bring the Good News to all:
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- by
creating viable missionary Christian
communities, especially through their formation.
- by
being the voice of the voiceless.
- by
accompanying the poor, faith-seekers,
refugees and displaced peoples.
- by
ministering to the sick especially those
infected by HIV/AIDS and those affected by it.
- by
educating and imparting Christian values
to the youth, so as to give them meaning and hope.
- by
means of Social Communication |
We implore the blessings of Saints Arnold Janssen and Joseph
Freinademetz on us so that in celebrating our missionary lives,
the light of the Word and the Spirit of grace may live in the
hearts of all.
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