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Do we think of ourselves as missionaries? Probably not, though occasionally we may hear it said that we all have a vocation, a calling that is not only for priests and other religious. Whatever hesitation we may have, however, at the end of Mass we are asked to spread the word. That is the peace of Christ: it is our mission.
We all have a shared mission-Gospel Reflection Read More »
Jokes A famous professor of surgery died and went to heaven. At the pearly gates he was asked by the gatekeeper, “Have you ever committed a sin you truly regret?” “Yes,” the professor answered sadly. “When I was a young candidate at Saint John’s Hospital, we played soccer against a team from the local community
Saints Peter and Paul are among the most important figures in Christianity, celebrated as foundational pillars of the early Church. Their influence is embedded in their close relationship with Jesus, their missionary work, their theological contributions, and their martyrdom, which helped establish the authority of the Roman Church.
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In this week’s gospel reading (Matthew 16:13), Jesus asks His disciples, “Who do people say the Son of Man is?”. The disciples offer various answers, including that some believe Jesus to be John the Baptist, Elijah, or Jeremiah.
Our early Church martyrs-Gospel Reflection Read More »
Jokes A wealthy man died and went to heaven. He was met at the Pearly Gates by Saint Peter, who welcomed him warmly and told him he will be taken to his ‘forever’ heavenly dwelling. He then led him down the streets of gold. They passed castle after fantastic castle, then huge mansion after mansion,
While most Australians take their freedom for granted, there are reportedly more than 43.4 million refugees globally who have fled their home countries as a result of conflict, persecution and violence. Many families and individuals risk everything to seek a safer destination.
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Several tragedies have occurred over the past week. First, the crash of the Air India plane in Ahmedabad with the loss of almost 300 lives and then the outbreak of hostilities between Israel and Iran.
Fifty days after Easter we celebrate the events of Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit descended on the disciples who were gathered. They were alone, waiting and wondering. Jesus had ascended into heaven. Now, at Pentecost, there was the coming of the Advocate, the Paraclete, as promised by Jesus at the Last Supper before his death.
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