Seminar held to have biblical apostolates in Asia

The 3-day seminar, Crossing the Borders: Renewed Biblical Apostolate was aimed at, “Reawakening the missionary challenge of the Word.”

Bangkok:  The Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences held a seminar in Pataya last weekend on biblical apostolates to promote new evangelization. Priests, religious and laity from across the continent participated.

The 3-day seminar, Crossing the Borders: Renewed Biblical Apostolate was aimed at, “Reawakening the missionary challenge of the Word,” Father Jacob Theckanath, Executive Director of the Bishops' Conference, told CNA.

The seminar discussed Pope Francis' apostolic exhortation, Evangelii Gaudium, on new evangelization. The document was used to amplify the role of biblical apostolate.

Drawing people from 19 countries across Asia and Oceania, the seminar tried to help participants produce more effective biblical apostolates by integrating missionary zeal into all forms of biblical and pastoral ministry.

The Christian community should not be introverts with the Bible, but integrate the Gospel into all walks of life, Father Theckanath said.

Source: ucanews.com