SYNOD FATHERS WORK ON FORMULATION OF PROPOSITIONS

VATICAN CITY, OCT 15, 1999 (VIS) - Last evening, the members of the nine language groups of the synod for Europe met in their eighth session to continue work on the formulation of the propositions they will present to the Holy Father for evaluation in preparing his post-synodal apostolic exhortation.

The language groups met again this morning. They will continue their work on the propositions this afternoon and tomorrow morning, when it is expected that they will approve the propositions. Early tomorrow afternoon, the approved propositions will be presented to the secretary general, Cardinal Jan P. Schotte, C.I.C.M.

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THE EUCHARIST STRENGTHENS CHRISTIAN LIFE

VATICAN CITY, OCT 15, 1999 (VIS) - This morning, John Paul II received the Sisters Handmaids Adorers of the Most Holy Sacrament and of Charity who are participating in their 23rd general chapter, being held on the theme; "Community of consecrated women, rooted in Christ the Eucharist, called to a liberating mission in the face of the challenges of the new millennium."

The Holy Father recalled that the Eucharist "strengthens Christian life and especially the consecrated life, it embraces consolation, steadfast hope and inspiration to charity, qualities that come from the mysterious and hidden, yet real, presence of the Lord."

The Holy Father encouraged the sisters to "continue, through faith in your eucharistic spirituality, in the apostolic work to which you are committed, helping so many young women afflicted in body and spirit, victims of various forms of oppression. You announce the truth to them and give them the means to be able to live the new life that Christ brings us, at the same time supporting their human and Christian advancement in your training centers."

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