“SIGNIS World Congress 2022” will be held on the topic of “Peace in the Digital World” from Aug. 16 to 19 at Jeong Hasang Hall, Sogang University in Seoul.
SIGNIS is a combination of the words “SIGN” and “IGNIS” (Latin for
“fire”). The mission of SIGNIS is “to engage with
media professionals and support Catholic communicators to help transform our
cultures in the light of the Gospel by promoting human dignity, justice and
reconciliation.”
One of the particular things that drew my attention is the collection movement
of sleeping (unused or extra) rosaries
at home. The rosary is a string of beads used by Catholics when praying to the
Virgin Mary. The rosary is most popular form of prayer among Catholics. So it
is common for those who have been baptized to have several rosaries. Each
Catholic has at least one rosary. Many faithful Catholics have various rosaries
at home.
Participating in the collection movement of sleeping rosaries to donate to
people, especially in Africa, Scolastica, an elder sister of Sr. Susanna in our
congregation expressed the following:
“From our parish priest, I just heard about the petition to collect sleeping
rosaries to send to those who are having difficulties economically. In Africa,
many people hesitate whether to buy food to eat or to buy the rosary to pray… I
couldn’t collect sleeping rosaries by myself alone. I am so happy to imagine
Africans praying to the Virgin Mary with the rosaries…”
SIGNIS World Congress 2022 will be held as a hybrid conference that combines
face-to-face and non-face-to-face meetings. Together with virtual conferences,
a metaverse platform will be opened in the cyber world. A mixed-media
conference will be transmitted via YouTube, Zoom, the metaverse and television.
SIGNIS (the World Catholic Association of
Communication) is held every four years as a non-profit
Roman Catholic lay ecclesial movement for professionals in media communication,
including press, radio, television, cinema, video, media education, internet
and new technology.
As an organization with representation from over 100 countries, it was formed
in November 2001 by OCIC (International Catholic
Organization for Cinema and Audiovisual) and Unda (International
Catholic Association for Radio and Television). In 2017,
it also included UCIP (International Catholic
Union of the Press).
In preparation for SIGNIS World Congress 2022, those who are involved in this
meeting pray sincerely the following official prayer:
“O God, by your Word, You have created the universe and sent us Our Savior.
We thank You, God, for summoning us in spreading the good news through mass
communication.
O God, as we embark on this endeavor under the theme 'Peace in the Digital
World,' we ask that You lead the SIGNIS World Congress 2022 so that it may send
the message of peace to the world.
Also, let the light shine upon us as we prepare for the Congress, and we ask
that You provide us with those who may offer their prayers, services, and
generous contributions.
Let all those engaged in the media industry become communicators of culture
promoting peace and help all those around the world.
We pray that all communications on Earth may help reveal Your glory and sow the
gift of peace. Amen.
Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen of Peace, pray for us.
Saint Oscar Romero, pray for us.
Saint Andrew Taegon Kim and all the Martyr Saints of Korea, pray for us.”
The Korea Times/ Thoughts of the Times/
Aug. 9 (online), 10 (offline), 2022
잠자는 묵주
하느님, 세상에
평화의 메시지를 전하고자 하는
‘디지털 세상의 평화' 2022 시그니스 세계 총회가
평화의 빛을 세상에 전할 수 있도록 이끌어
주소서.
또 세계 총회를 준비하는 저희들을 비추시고,
기도와 활동과 후원으로 함께 할 이들을 보내주소서.
미디어 종사자들을 평화와 문화의 도구로 쓰시어
세상 모든 이에게 도움이 되게 하소서.
세상의 모든 커뮤니케이션이
언제나 하느님의 영광을 드러내고
세상에 평화를 전하게 하소서. 아멘.
평화의 모후이신 성모 마리아님, 저희를 위하여 빌어주소서!
성 오스카 로메로, 저희를 위하여 빌어주소서!
성 김대건 안드레아와 한국의 모든 순교자, 저희를 위하여 빌어주소서!”
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