FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Bishop Olmsted Calls on Men to Step 'Into the Breach' in Spiritual Battle for the Family

Brothers,

 

Yesterday, on the Feast of the Archangels, at 3 PM, the Hour of Mercy, Bishop Olmsted released his Apostolic Exhortation to the Men of the Diocese entitled Into the Breach: An Apostolic Exhortation to Catholic Men. Brothers, I encourage you to read and share this important message.

 

Reverend Fredrick J. Adamson, V.G., Moderator of the Curia, for the Diocese of Phoenix says, “This Exhortation from the heart of our Bishop to the hearts of the priests, deacons, consecrated and lay men of the Diocese calls them to take up their role in the Spiritual Battle.  It calls them to know their identity as men in Christ called to excellence, prayer and service.  It calls them to love others, precisely as men, in the self-sacrificial way to which they are called.  It calls them to follow the Lord Jesus Christ as men who are missionary disciples, as Pope Francis has been asking.  It calls us to protect and guide those we love, particularly in families.  Following the Holy Father’s visit for the World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia last week and preceding the Synod on the Family in Rome next week, the timing of this Exhortation is providential.”

 

The document, along with a trailer video and resources, can be read in English and Spanish online at the following website: www.IntoTheBreach.net 

 

With this promulgation of Into the Breach, we ask St. Michael, Prince of the Heavenly Host to be with us in battle, St. Gabriel, the Messenger of God, to help us carry the Good News of the Gospel to all.

 

Vivat Jesus!

 

Larry Becker

State Deputy

Arizona State Council

 

 

Bishop Olmsted unveils groundbreaking new Apostolic Exhortation addressed to men of the Diocese of Phoenix. View this email in your browser Share   Tweet   Forward   +1     FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Bishop Olmsted Urges Men to Step 'Into the Breach' in Spiritual Battle for the Family   Website, Trailer Video for New Apostolic Exhortation Online at IntoTheBreach.net PHOENIX (Sept. 30, 2015) — The Most Rev. Thomas J. Olmsted, Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix, unveiled a groundbreaking new letter addressed to the men of the Diocese of Phoenix titled “Into the Breach: An Apostolic Exhortation to Catholic Men, My Spiritual Sons in the Diocese of Phoenix.” “Into the Breach,” along with a trailer video, can be read in English and Spanish online at www.IntoTheBreach.net. Released on the heels of Pope Francis’ historic visit to the United States for the World Meeting of Families, “Into the Breach” calls upon men to embrace their masculine identity as fathers, husbands, protectors and spiritual leaders. Bishop Olmsted urges the men of the Diocese of Phoenix to take up the unique responsibilities endowed upon them and to love others in the self-sacrificial way to which they are called by Jesus Christ. “With this exhortation, I encourage our men to discover or rediscover their identity as men in Christ, one of manly courage, prayer and service,” Bishop Olmsted said. “May we follow the Lord Jesus as missionary disciples, putting into practice what the Holy Father  emphasized this past week during his historic visit: to rejoice in children, born and preborn, and to appreciate grandparents; to grow our faith through love, sacrifice and faithful witness; and to protect the life of every member of the family." “Into the Breach” was promulgated at 3 p.m., Sept. 29 — the Hour of Mercy on the Feast of the Archangels.  Bishop Olmsted said the timing of this exhortation’s release is providential. "It falls on the Feast of the Archangels, our angelic protectors in the spiritual battle. It also falls between the Holy Father’s visit to the World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia and the Synod on the Family in Rome," Bishop Olmsted said. "May the Holy Spirit help us to understand our role as men in protecting and guiding those we love, particularly our families.” “This exhortation from the heart of our Bishop to the hearts of the priests, deacons, consecrated and laymen of the Diocese, calls them to take up their role in the spiritual battle,” said Mike Phelan, Director of the Office of Marriage and Respect Life for the Diocese of Phoenix. "With this promulgation of 'Into the Breach,' we ask St. Michael, Prince of the Heavenly Host to be with us in battle, and St. Gabriel, the Messenger of God, to help us carry the Good News of the Gospel to all," Phelan said, "and St. Raphael, the angelic Companion and Healer, to make us ready to be part of God’s healing of the wounded in our time.” The Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix was established Dec. 2, 1969, by Pope Paul VI. Led by the Most Rev. Thomas J. Olmsted, more than 1.1 million Catholics make this diverse, vibrant and faith-filled diocese their home. Media Contact Robert DeFrancesco Director of Communications rdefrancesco@diocesephoenix.org (602) 354-2130   Facebook   Twitter   YouTube   Instagram   Tumblr   Website   PARA DISTRIBUCION INMEDIATA   Obispo Olmsted urge a los hombres a mantenerse 'Firmes en la brecha' en un combate espiritual por la familia   Sitio web y video promocional para la nueva exhortación apostólica disponibles en IntoTheBreach.net PHOENIX (30 de sept. de 2015) — El Reverendísimo Thomas J. Olmsted, Obispo de la Diócesis Católica y Romana de Phoenix dio a conocer una carta nueva dirigida a los hombres de la Diócesis de Phoenix titulada, "Firme en la Brecha: Una Exhortación Apostólica a los hombres católicos, mis hijos espirituales en la Diócesis de Phoenix." "Firme en la Brecha," junto con un video, se puede leer en inglés y español en www.IntoTheBreach.net. El documento se emitió unos días después de la visita histórica del Papa Francisco a los Estados Unidos para el Encuentro Mundial de las Familias, "Firme en la Brecha" pide a los hombres a que acepten su identidad masculino como padres, esposos, protectores y líderes espirituales. El Obispo Olmsted invita a los hombres de la Diócesis de Phoenix a que tomen sus responsabilidades propias dadas por Dios y amar a los demás de una manera auto sacrificante lo cual los llama Jesucristo. "Con esta exhortación, animo a nuestros hombres a descubrir y descubrir de nuevo su identidad como hombres en Cristo, hombres de coraje, oración y servicio," dijo el Obispo Olmsted. "Que sigamos el Señor Jesús como discípulos misioneros, poniendo en práctica lo que enfatizo en Santo Padre la semana pasada durante su visita histórica: regocijarse en los hijos, nacidos y no nacidos, y apreciar a los abuelos; aumentar nuestra fe por medio del amor, el sacrificio y el testigo fiel; y proteger la vida de cada miembro de la familia." "Firme en la Brecha" se promulgo a las 3 de la tarde el día 29 de septiembre – la Hora de Misericordia en la Fiesta de los Arcángeles. El Obispo Olmsted recalco que el momento de la difusión de la exhortación es providencial. "Es el día de la Fiesta de los Arcángeles, nuestros protectores angélicos en la batalla espiritual. Es el día entre la visita del Santo Padre al Encuentro Mundial de las Familias en Filadelfia y el Sínodo sobre la Familia en Roma," menciono en Obispo OImsted. "Que el Espíritu Santo nos ayude entender nuestro papel como hombres en proteger y guiar aquellos que amamos, sobre todo nuestras familias." "Esta exhortación, desde el corazón de nuestro Obispo a los corazones de los sacerdotes, diáconos, hombres consagrados y laicos de la Diócesis, los llama a que se armen en la batalla espiritual", dijo Mike Phelan, Director de la Oficina de Matrimonio y Respeto a la Vida de la Diócesis de Phoenix. "Con esta promulgación de 'Firme en la Brecha', pedimos que San Miguel, Príncipe de los Cielos, este con nosotros en la batalla y San Gabriel, Mensajero de Dios, que nos ayude llevar la Buena Nueva del Evangelio al mundo entero," enfatizo Phelan, "y que nos prepare San Rafael, Compañero angélico y Sanador, a ser parte de la sanación de Dios con los heridos de nuestro tiempo." La Diócesis Católica Romana de Phoenix fue establecida el 2 de diciembre de 1969, por el Papa Pablo VI. Bajo el liderazgo del Reverendísimo Thomas J. Olmsted, más de 1.1 millón de Católicos hacen de esta diversa, vibrante y fiel diócesis su hogar. Contacto con los Medios Robert DeFrancesco Director de Comunicaciones rdefrancesco@diocesephoenix.org (602) 354-2130   Share   Tweet   Forward   +1   Facebook   Twitter   YouTube   Instagram   Tumblr   Website Copyright © 2015 The Catholic Sun / Diocese of Phoenix, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you are a valued member of our community. Our mailing address is: The Catholic Sun / Diocese of Phoenix 400 E. Monroe St. Phoenix, Arizona 85004 Add us to your address book unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences

 

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