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Todays Reflections- 21st May 2013

Tuesday, 21 May 2013 Jesus’ Name     Today’s Gospel Text:  John said to him, “Teacher, we saw a man casting out demons in your name, and we forbade him, because he was not following us.” 39 But Jesus said, “Do not forbid … Continue reading

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Asghar Ali Engineer, a voice for dialogue between Christianity and Islam, is dead

“We are saddened by the death of Asghar Ali Engineer, an Islamic scholar and tireless voice for dialogue, who had always opposed all forms of religious bigotry,” Fr Pushpa Anbu, from the Society of the Divine Word, as he spoke … Continue reading

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Pope: Pray for priests and bishops so they do not yield to temptation of money and careerism

Pray for the priests and bishops so they do not yield to the temptation of money and careerism and are shepherds of their flock and not “ravening wolves.” This was Pope Francis’ request at morning Mass in the Casa Santa … Continue reading

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Vatican orders Cardinal O’Brien to leave Scotland for prayer, penance

Scottish Cardinal Keith O’Brien, who resigned as archbishop after admitting to sexual misconduct, will leave Scotland “for several months for the purpose of spiritual renewal, prayer and penance,” the Vatican said, reports the Catholic News Service. Any decision about when … Continue reading

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Polish Church ‘sex abuse’ exposé ends in violence

An attempted interview by two FRANCE 24 journalists with a priest accused of paedophilia ended in a violent confrontation on Sunday. The video has caused consternation in Poland, where the event has seemingly underscored rising tensions over the Catholic Church’s … Continue reading

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Todays Reflections- 20th May 2013

Monday, 20 May 2013 Love of Jesus Today’s Gospel Text:  As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you; abide in my love. 10 If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my … Continue reading

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Todays Reflections- 19th May 2013

 Sunday, 19 May 2013 Lack of Faith Today’s Gospel Text:  And when they came to the disciples, they saw a great crowd about them, and scribes arguing with them. 15 And immediately all the crowd, when they saw him, were greatly … Continue reading

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Do not tell half the story which suits You – Pope Francis

Whenever any message is to be delivered from the Pulpit or any official to be released  in Mumbai it should be the truth and not gossip. Some examples of Gossip are 1. Gordon Jacobs is the enemy of the Church … Continue reading

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Board game created by nun becomes a hit in Spain

A new faith-based board game created by a Spanish nun has become one of the most popular First Communion gifts in Spain this year. Sister Maria Granados Molina created the new game, “The Joy of the Faith,” which tests players’ … Continue reading

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Todays Readings- 18th May 2013

Consoling Presence Today’s Gospel Text:  On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being shut where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, … Continue reading

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