Easter Sunday is the day of surprises: kids hunt for eggs hidden around the house. They open them to find jellybeans or chocolates inside. Families and friends give gifts to one another on a scale almost the equal of Christmas.
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There was a Russian Cossack, who had two sons in the First World War. Their names were Peter and Gregory. One day the father received a letter from the front. Unable to read he handed it to his daughter.
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As Easter is upon us, please enjoy this beautiful presentation of the Stations of the Cross. Fr John Hill CSsR reads the reflections.
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Jokes A woman and her husband were at a group Reconciliation service for Easter at their local parish. Because they were so frail, they went into the confessional together. The woman tearfully admitted to the priest that she had shoplifted a can of peaches because she was hungry, and she had forgotten to bring cash
It is school holiday time around Australia. Holidays in some states have already started while young people in other states and territories are about to begin their first term break.
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The liturgy of Palm Sunday is designed to reflect the dramatic mood swing that accompanies the events of that day when Jesus was triumphantly welcomed into Jerusalem, only to face his rejection and crucifixion a few days later. On one occasion, I experienced the excitement, especially among the children, when a live donkey led the procession into the church. More difficult is the challenge of helping the congregation adjust to the change of mood as we read the Passion a few minutes later.
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A new website has been developed featuring Catholic events from Australia and New Zealand. Titled CathEvents, it includes information on workshops, retreats, pilgrimages and community gatherings.
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Jokes An Irish bloke sitting at a bar in New York turns to the gentleman next to him. “Hey there friend! Where do ya hail from?” “I’m from Ireland.” “No kidding! I’m from Ireland myself! What part of Ireland?” “Grew up in Wexford.” “Wexford?! No kidding! I grew up in Wexford myself!” “Well, what are
