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From the beginning, Fr. Alberione
relied on lay cooperators to make his dreams of
putting the modern means of communications at the service of
the gospel come true. He understood that the laity was called to holiness
and heroic virtue. Fr. Alberione was convinced that
as in all previous centuries, lay creativity, generosity,
and enthusiasm, would propel forward the Gospel in the twentieth
century. He needed the laity's
special knowledge and skills.
Most of all, however, he needed the prayers of the laity. He knew
that his young congregation would need the spiritual support
of the people of God if it was to survive and grow. Though the notion of a congregation
dedicated solely to communications and publishing was novel
and difficult for the hierarchy to completely comprehend, the
laity understood the need for good literature and uplifting
publications right from the beginning.
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