Those who have left us
Each year, All Souls’ Day is an opportunity to remember our loved ones who have passed. We observe All Souls’ Day, also known as The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed, on Saturday.
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God’s love is written on our hearts-Gospel Reflection
From the moment in Chapter 12 of the Book of Genesis when God promises salvation to Abraham, the story of the Old Testament people is one of them repeatedly being called to faithfulness. In the Book of Deuteronomy, we listen to Moses, who having just received the Ten Commandments, now tells the people not to regard these Commandments as a list of instructions to be obeyed, but words to be written on their hearts.
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Jokes 30/10
Jokes A man walks into a bar and says, “Give me a beer before the problems start!” He drinks the beer and then orders another saying, “Give me a beer before the problems start!” The bartender looks confused. This goes on for a while, and after the fifth beer the bartender is totally confused and
The world is your oyster
Many of us will remember sitting final exams at school. It can be a challenging time. The pressure of studying hard, the pressure of parental expectations, the pressure of success, and the pressure we put on ourselves.
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There are those who get it-Gospel Reflection
Jesus is on his way to Jerusalem and, on the journey, he has been emphasising what it means to be his disciple. Peter does not get it, refusing to accept that Jesus must die on the cross. The rich young man does not get it, turning away because the cost of discipleship is too high.
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Jokes 23/10
Jokes For all those young people who are about to sit exams, hopefully the following jokes will provide some comic relief. I got caught cheating on my physics exam. Furious, my professor said to me, “I hope you understand the gravity of the situation.”If I had known that, I wouldn’t be in this situation
Highlighting the poverty scourge
Many millions of people globally still go without food each day, according to the United Nations. So, the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, importantly, highlights the massive problem confronting so many.
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Saint Gerard’s amazing legacy
To hear of someone dying before their thirtieth birthday can only be described as tragic. That person would not have had time to really live; to travel; to marry; to watch their children grow; and enjoy life. What could possibly be achieved in 30 short years?
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To be a servant for others-Gospel Reflection
This week’s reading from the Book of Wisdom illustrates the kind of thinking that was common in the ancient world: If God is with someone then, assured of God’s protection, they will prosper. If, on the other hand, they are suffering and not prospering, then it must be that God is not on their side.
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Jokes 16/10
Jokes As Spring is in the air, this week’s jokes reflect this season. Why did the flower crash his bicycle? He lost control of the petals. 🤣😂 It’s springtime already? You’ve got to be pollen my leg. 🤣😂 Why is the letter “A” like a flower? Because a B comes after it. 🤣😂 How