PETER TOROT RADIO

June 24.
Pictures from the training given to the Parish Pastoral Council and Parish Finance Council members of the zones 1, 2 and 3 within the Kokopo Deanery. The facilitator was Mr. Chris Harron from the MSC Mission Office in Sydney, Australia. The training is to help the members of the two councils in terms of fundraising activities for the parishes. An enjoyable day as many came to realize the importance of raising funds in support of parish activities and other activities within the parishes.
Deo Gratias.

Greetings all. This is the finalized full program for July 5, 6, 7 and 8 on the occasion of the 1st Feast day of St. Peter ToRot as a Canonized Saint of the Universal Church.

Why did the early Christian endure horrors under Emperor Nero without renouncing Christ? It was out of love, courageous love. Let me explain: angelusnews.com/voices/martyrs-rome-christians/

In a clear response to recent requests, the Vatican’s Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments has firmly stated that the homily during Mass remains reserved exclusively to priests and deacons.

The clarification comes after German bishops sought an indult (special permission) to allow laypeople to preach the homily. In a letter dated June 17, the Dicastery rejected the proposal, emphasizing that the homily is an integral part of the Liturgy of the Word and, by its nature, is tied to the Sacrament of Holy Orders.

According to longstanding Church teaching (Canon 767 §1 and the General Instruction of the Roman Missal #66), the homily “should ordinarily be given by the priest celebrant himself… but never to a layperson.”

This decision underscores the Church’s commitment to preserving the distinct roles of the ordained ministry in the sacred liturgy, even amid pastoral challenges and calls for greater lay involvement in some regions.

FYI, everyone.
Sharing with you all the program planned for the Feast day of St. Peter ToRot. This is for July 5, 6, 7 and July 8. This is general information for everyone from the St. Peter ToRot Desk of the RCAOR. All activities will be at Rakunai.

Pope Leo XIV urges Christians to root their mission in personal encounter and contemplation, drawing strength from an intimate relationship with Christ to witness to the Gospel with hope, love, and perseverance in every circumstance.

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During a visit to the Vatican's summer camp for children of employees, Pope Leo XIV encourages children to use technology responsibly.

Pope: Technology should serve friendships, not replace them - Vatican News