General Chapter Biên Hoà 2019 – 19 July

COMMISSIONS PRESENT TEXTS AND RECEIVE VOTES

The working day began with the usual morning Mass and Lauds at 7:00 am. Today’s Word reminded the capitulars and guests about the mercy of God, “I desire mercy, not sacrifice.” In his homily, the preacher helped the assembly to distinguish the differences between legality and legalism, and urged them to not close their eyes when confronting the suffering of others.

After a week of hard commission work, the capitulars today presented their interim reports, listened to the Chapter’s comments, and had them voted on. The themes discussed today included the renewal of fraternal life, solidarity and collaboration, government and Dominican family, vocations and formation. The positive comments of the assembly helped the capitulars vote on texts which will lead to legislation for the next nine years.

Let us continue to pray that the capitulars will be enlightened to make legislation for the good of the Order and of God’s people.

IDYM at General Chapter Biên Hoà 2019

Brother Benjamin Rodil, International Coordinator – IDYM (International Dominican Youth Movement), attended the Chapter as a member of Dominican Family. He hoped that this Chapter with the new Master of the Order would give a boost to the movement where young lay faithful are ready to share the mission of the Dominican Order.