Sitting together as a family for dinner is one of the most important things you can do each day. With Christmas fast approaching when families traditionally gather for a festive feast, here are some mealtime prayers aimed at bringing you closer together as a family and to God.
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My wonderful aunt Sylv was born on Christmas Day but often felt her birthday got lost in the festivities. If family and friends did remember, they would often package Christmas and her birthday into one card, one gift, and one celebration: “Merry Christmas! Happy Birthday!” Christmas was a bittersweet experience for her, and a frequent saying of hers was, “Don’t expect anything, and you won’t be disappointed.”
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In a year which has brought more sorrow and pain to the people of Ukraine who are fighting Russian aggression; disastrous wildfires in Europe and Canada; an earthquake in Morocco, floods in parts of Europe and Libya, and the terrorist attack on Israel, it is easy to forget God’s loving presence in the world. This reflection from David Hore CSsR reminds us that despite the horrors we read and hear on the daily news, God is always with us.
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It’s been another difficult year around the globe with fires, floods, earthquakes and wars. These tragedies have brought heartache and pain to thousands in many countries.
Some countries have unusual Christmas traditions to say the least. Here are a few cultural oddities from around the globe.
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Christmas is first and foremost a true story about the love of God leading to the most selfless act of sending his Son into our world to become one of us. The story itself is so simple and humble that without reflection it is easy to miss the depth of meaning and love demonstrated through the Incarnation.
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The statistics are damning. They are also truly frightening. Globally, the levels of violence perpetrated against women is appalling. So, each year on November 25, the United Nation’s (UN) holds International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
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What sort of king is revealed to us in today’s readings? It seems he’s not like other kings. In the first reading God is spoken of as ‘a true shepherd’, one who doesn’t abandon his flock, but cares for them.
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Different people have different abilities. A person gifted with imagination or creativity may not be good at administration or finance. Someone with a flair for ‘do it yourself ‘around the house may not be musical. A cook who is ‘at home’ in the kitchen may be completely lost when it comes to anything mechanical. Someone with sporting prowess may find computers and electronics out of their league.
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The one day of the year set aside to celebrate our youngest and most vulnerable will be celebrated on Monday, November 20.
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