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Reflection 296   Based on the 1965 Vatican II document: 
DECREE ON THE APOSTOLATE OF THE LAITY - 18

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This article has several common sense ideas re lay associations:

* They are not ends unto themselves; rather they should serve the mission of the Church to the world

* With the growth of globalization, there's a need for international lay organizations

* Lay people have the right to found and control organizations

* An organization suitable for one nation may not be suitable for other nations

Jesus, please bless all lay organizations, especially international organizations!