The Clergy of the Diocese of Rayagada under the leadership of Most Rev. Aplinar Senapati CM, Bishop of Rayagada, was engaged in a reflection on the Four Constitutions of the Second Vatican Council during their Annual Retreat from 12 - 17 November 2023, at Rayagada.
Prior to the retreat, the religious and the faithful of the Diocese of Rayagada were invited to pray at the Church of Our Lady Queen of Mission Cathedral for the effectiveness of the preparations for the Jubilee 2025 with a special reference to the Annual Retreat of their Clergy. After the retreat, a session on Jubilee 2025 was held at St. Peter's Minor Seminary, Rayagada.
The retreat was directed by the National Facilitating Team for Jubilee 2025.
The Introductory Conference is centred on Presbyterorum Ordinis: Decree on the Ministry and Life of Priests. ‘Ministry of the Church; ministry of priests; priests’ functions; priests’ relationship with others; life of priests; life of perfection; spiritual requirements; obedience, celibacy, poverty. cf. Synod for a Synodal Church Communion-Mission-Participation; Jubilee 2025 Pilgrims of Hope.
Three dimensions of priestly ministry and life: (a) Honourable (love of God; connection); (b) Set apart (love of self; cultivation); and (c) Useful (love of neighbour; contribution).
The highlights of other conferences are:
Dei Verbum. the Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation. Sacred Scripture. Sacred Tradition. Develop love for the word of God, and love for the Church. cf. Evangelii Gaudium. Aperuit Illis.
Sacrosanctum Concilium. Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy. Liturgy and worship. Sacraments and sacramentals. Divine office. Liturgical year. Sacred music, art, space. Desiderio Desideravi. Consciousness. Mystery. Formation for and by the liturgy.
Lumen Gentium. Dogmatic Constitution on the Church. Mystery of the Church. People of God. Hierarchical structure. Laity. Call to holiness. Religious. Blessed Virgin Mary.
Gaudium et Spes. Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World. The dignity of the human person, The community of humankind, Human person’s activity throughout the world, The role of the Church in the modern world. Family.
Fratelli Tutti. On fraternity and social friendship.
Gaudete et exsultate. Totum amoris est. C’est la confiance.
Pope Benedict XVI, Deus Caritas Est. Spe Salvi. Caritas in Veritate.
Pope Francis, Patris Corde.
The Diocese of Rayagada is the 2nd of the 132 Latin Dioceses visited in India as part of the Jubilee Yātra of Hope.
Pontifical Mission Organizations India, and Communio are the partners of Jubilee 2025 preparations and celebrations in India.