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  Remembering Mary as Help of Christians

May 24, 2023
As we are preparing to celebrate Pentecost, it is providential that today we remember Mary, Help of Christians
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Remembering Mary as Help of Christians

  Paul's farewell speech to the people of Ephesus

May 23, 2023
Today, in the first reading from Acts 20:17-27 we hear Paul's farewell speech to the elders of the church of Ephesus.
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Paul's farewell speech to the people of Ephesus

  Waiting to celebrate Pentecost

May 22, 2023
Yesterday we celebrated the feast of the Ascension, the return of Jesus to his Father.
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Waiting to celebrate Pentecost

  Preach the Gospel

May 19, 2023
There is no doubt that we are living in troubled times. The uncontrolled ambition of political leaders has led to war, oppression widespread poverty and millions forced to flee from their own countries.
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Preach the Gospel

  We have a message to tell

May 18, 2023
Paul liked a good argument or a vigorous debate. That was why he was in his element in Athens. The Greeks were warriors and philosophers, and Paul liked to spend time talking to people about his belief in Jesus
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We have a message to tell

  Paul is invited to speak to the Areopagus in Athens

May 17, 2023
Today we hear how Paul adapts his mission of preaching the good news of Jesus to a very different audience.
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Paul is invited to speak to the Areopagus in Athens

  Don't be sad

May 16, 2023
I love this passage from today's gospel that is taken from John 16:5-11. You can never stop reflecting upon it and it still gives you new insight into life and the love of God. Jesus tells his disciples that he is going away
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Don't be sad