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ß1 The inner mystery of the Holy Trinity lies in love, self-
gift and joy. The Father loves the Son; the Son makes a gift
of himself to the Father; and the Holy Spirit proceeds from
the Father and the Son, giving joy to both. It is only when
we find our joy in mutually sharing our persons and
possessions with others that our community life acquires
the holiness and image of the Blessed Trinity.
ß2 Holy Eucharist is the mystery of prayer, suffering and
service. As a eucharistic community, ours has to be a
community of persons praying together; of persons sincerely
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involving themselves in all the sufferings of the community; 7
and of persons excelling in their life of serving one another,
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after the example of Jesus, our Lord and Master, who washed
the feet of his disciples.
ß3 The traits of apostolic activities of the early Church, as
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described in the Acts of the Apostles, may be summarized
as follows:
- a community that diligently assembled together in the
church with one heart and one soul;
- a community that did, as a continuation of the Eucharistic
banquet, take part in the common meals with simplicity of
heart and joy;
- a community that remained steadfast in hearing the Word
of God and following the apostolic teaching;
- a community that was keen on sharing their possession
among themselves as well as among those around it who
were in greater want;
- a community that remained engaged in praising God and
was held in great esteem by the people outside it.
ß4 The Holy Family was a resort where all its members, under
the fatherly guidance of St. Joseph, could help and promote
each other through love, unity, understanding, co-operation
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and encouragement. The Holy Family of Nazareth stood
on earth as a perfect symbol and reflection of the heavenly
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