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“Show the beauty of the goal”
In his 25 January general audience, Pope Francis continued his catechetical cycle on apostolic zeal, speaking about Jesus as the teacher of proclamation. Dear brothers and sisters, good morning! Last Wednesday we reflected on Jesus model of proclamation, on his pastoral heart always reaching out to … Continue reading “Show the beauty of the goal”
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How do you react to the fact that the Bible calls you a sinner?
In this age of perfectionism and the desire for excellence, some Christians feel very disheartened to accept being termed as a sinner (like swallowing a distress pill), especially since God says He deeply loves us. 1 John 1:8, “If we say that we have no … Continue reading How do you react to the fact that the Bible calls you a sinner?
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Exodus Bible Study – Chapter 2
The overarching topic of the entire Bible is salvation history, which includes events like Jesus’ resurrection and other events caused directly by God. It is a chronicle of salvation, from one paradise to another, and it is the story of the place we will ultimately … Continue reading Exodus Bible Study – Chapter 2
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“On Loving God”
When you have lived all your life scouring through books, studying sacred writings, learning about history, about people, about creation, enriched by life’s experiences and the inspirations of the Holy Spirit, then portraying by your life the best image of God that limited human understanding … Continue reading “On Loving God”
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“New Year, New You”
It’s 2023; a new year. Even though there had been 2,022 new years that had been welcomed in the past, we still acted as though the 2,023rd year is something new, something better, something different, and something exciting. But what exactly is new about it? … Continue reading “New Year, New You”
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When your laborious efforts seem wasted
Were you ever so keen to follow the righteous way of proper gain, instead of a crooked easier way out, that you labored till the end, only to find perhaps years of your efforts completely wasted or quashed (maybe by another) like it had no … Continue reading When your laborious efforts seem wasted
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Children’s liturgy – 2nd and 3rd Sunday of Advent
Prayers and resources for children’s liturgy catechists and for families. Use these Gospel reflections, prayers, songs and activities to help children listen to the God who speaks.
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God’s ladder to spiritual and material success
An amazing fact of the life of Joseph, the Patriarch (the son of Jacob), is that, out of the 50 chapters of Genesis, 10 of them (chapters 37 to 47), are dedicated to him, proving God’s desire to exult this son of His. However, it … Continue reading God’s ladder to spiritual and material success
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God is calling you to raise Saints
We know that God created Mary with Immaculate purity, because only then, could He bring His Holy Son into this world, to PURIFY it. Mary’s purity, meant her deliberately abstaining from the dark and easy way, in a world heavily influenced by darkness. This is … Continue reading God is calling you to raise Saints
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Of all people, why does God insist that a victim needs to pray for his transgressor?
The only way a reader can truly appreciate and understand this commandment of Jesus, is by gazing into the looking glass of the Catholic perspective, which should make one proud to be in this faith. For when it comes to this puzzling question, no denomination … Continue reading Of all people, why does God insist that a victim needs to pray for his transgressor?
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Children’s liturgy – Last Sunday Before Advent
Prayers and resources for children’s liturgy catechists and for families. Use these Gospel reflections, prayers, songs and activities to help children listen to the God who speaks.
Read more “I feel God’s strength and I am going ahead”
In his 23 November general audience, Pope Francis continued his cycle of catechesis on spiritual discernment, speaking about consolation. Dear brothers and sisters, good morning! We continue the catechesis on the discernment of spirits and how to discern them when they take place in our … Continue reading “I feel God’s strength and I am going ahead”
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