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Addressing clergy, consecrated persons, seminarians and catechists at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Dili, Pope Francis urges them to preserve and spread the fragrance of the Gospel in Timor-Leste.East Timor all set for first papal visit since independenceIt is precisely because Timor-Leste “is at the edge” of the world, that it is “at the centre of the Gospel!”
The Pope then reflected on their work and challenges as described to him a few minutes earlier by a religious sister, a priest and a catechist, who shared their testimonies. He did so by recounting the story of Mary of Bethany anointing Jesus’ feet with an expensive perfume, drawn from the Gospel of John.
Using the metaphor of sandalwood, native to the region, he urged the Timorese clergy, religious and catechists to return to the essence of their faith, recognizing that they are the “fragrance of Christ” in Timor-Leste. He further stressed the need for continuous growth in knowledge of Christian doctrine and faith so as to help “purify” their culture “from “archaic and sometimes superstitious practices and traditions” that may conflict with Christian teachings.
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