In the Book of Samuel, we find two mortal enemies, David and Saul, in conflict. Saul is the anointed King of Judah and David has been anointed to succeed him. What happens next is an all too familiar human story. David is jealous of Saul’s power; Saul is suspicious of David’s motives.
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Jokes A man goes into a chemist and asks the pharmacist if he can have something for hiccups. The pharmacist promptly reaches out and slaps the man’s face. “What did you do that for?” the man asks, rubbing his reddening cheek. “Well, you don’t have the hiccups anymore, do you?” asked the pharmacist
Saint Valentine is associated with love, romance, and the celebration of Valentine’s Day on February 14. However, the true story of Saint Valentine is a mixture of legend, history, and folklore. The specifics about his life are obscure, as there were several different martyrs named Valentine in early Christian history.
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The banksia, unlike many other Australian native plant species, is not destroyed by bushfires. In fact, the fire’s extreme heat and smoke helps it regenerate. The heat, as well as the chemicals from the smoke and ash, trigger the opening of the banksia’s woody seed cases which releases the seeds within. These seeds are dispersed and subsequently germinate in rich soil.
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Jokes As Friday is Saint Valentine’s Day, a couple of relationship jokes are in order … Bob was in trouble. He forgot his wedding anniversary and his wife was really angry. She told him “Tomorrow morning, I expect to find a gift in the driveway that goes from 0 to 200 in 6 seconds AND
Saint Bernadette Soubirous, born on January 7, 1844, in Lourdes, France, is best known for her visions of the Virgin Mary at the age of fourteen.
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In this week’s gospel, we witness the all-too-familiar story of Jesus by the Sea of Galilee calling Simon Peter and other fisherfolk to join him in his mission. Unlike similar call stories in Mark (1:16-20) and Mathew (4:18-22), the journey to discipleship in Luke is not a single moment of decisive conversion but rather a gradual process, marked by repeated encounters, personal challenges, and an evolving understanding of Jesus’ identity.
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Jokes Angelina Lupo decided to visit the gravesite of her late husband, Vincent, after Mass. Her retired criminal husband had been dead just one month, so Angelina thought it was time to say a prayer at his gravesite. But when Angelina arrived at the cemetery, she couldn’t find her hubby’s resting place. Finally, she came
