Children from around the globe are expected to descend on Rome on May 25 and 26 for the first World Day of Children. Pope Francis made the announcement at the Angelus on the feast of the Immaculate Conception in December.
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In this fifth article in the series on Prayer, the importance of “watering a spiritual garden” is explored while Teresa of Avila and her texts, ‘The Four Ways to Water a Garden’ are referenced.
We continue to pray with St Augustine: ‘Late, have I loved you O beauty so ancient and so new, Late, have I loved you.’
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So, another year begins. Christmas and the summer holidays by the beach are no more than a distant memory. It is hard to believe that we have almost reached the quarter of a century milestone since the turn of the century.
Dear Lord,
Thank you for the gift of motherhood and the loving embrace that mothers provide.
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The 4th Sunday of Lent is traditionally known as Laetare Sunday, so called because of the first word “Rejoice” in the Entrance Antiphon of the liturgy. Laetare is a Latin word that means “rejoice.” Midway on our long Lenten journey to Easter, our energy and enthusiasm may well be flagging.
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A group of men catch up early morning every Wednesday. Nothing unusual in that but they don’t meet for an early dip in the ocean or to walk or run around the local park. They meet at a café in the Brisbane suburb of Chermside to enjoy a cup of coffee and to discuss the following Sunday’s Scripture readings.
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Majellan Media has launched a new podcast series titled Prayer is Life featuring Redemptorist priest Father David Hore CSsR. Coincidentally, it aligns with a Year of Prayer announced by Pope Francis.
Holy Thursday: reconciliation
Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper is one of the most iconic artworks in the world. It takes a snapshot of the apostles’ expressions of shock and anger as they react to Jesus’ declaration: “One of you will betray me.” The late Lasallian Brother Nicholas Hutchinson tells the story of how, when Leonardo was deciding how to paint the faces and postures of each of the 13 figures in the painting, he thought of a man who was bitterly jealous of him.
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There is so much more fun to be had at Easter. You can make Easter bonnets and decorate eggs with dye and wax. In Bermuda, there is a tradition of flying kites at Easter, while in Norway, they snuggle down and read crime novels (because of course they do!).
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“Don’t be alarmed,” the angel said. “You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid him.” Easter Vigil. (Easter Vigil Gospel)
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