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31 October, 2019. Thursday of Week 30

Paul is eloquent about how Christ helps us in every circumstance. Whatever hardships we face, we can win through “because of him who loved us.” The love of Christ is the secret ingredient that tilts the balance in our favour…

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30 October, 2019. Wednesday of Week 30

In contrast to the image of the narrow door, there are other Gospel sayings about the generous help of grace for our salvation. It is God’s will that people from east and west, north and south, will enter the Kingdom…

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29 October, 2019. Tuesday of Week 30

Both parables, about the man (gardening) and the woman (baking), have the same moral teaching. Each contrasts very small beginnings with the great effect they can have. The mustard seed grows large encough to shelter nesting birds. A tiny pinch of leaven ferments a basin full of flour…

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28 October, 2019. Saints Simon and Jude, Apostles

“You are no longer strangers and aliens, but .. members of the household of God, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets.” Simon and Jude were part of the foundations…

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Presider’s Page for 27 October (Ordinary Time 30)

The Gospel story of the Pharisee and the tax collector is read today. It reminds us of the value of being humble before God. In today’s gathering, we praise God who is always merciful to us. Penitential Rite: To begin, we recall our sins in the context of divine mercy: (pause) I confess…

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27 October, 2019. 30th Sunday (C)

Opposites can attract: In marriage and other human relationships we often notice how unlike personalities complement each other. But opposites can also be far apart, like the tax collector (far off), and the Pharisee, (confident and up-front)…

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26 October, 2019. Saturday of Week 29

“If the Spirit dwells in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will give life to your mortal bodies also” Like the barren fig-tree, we too can hope for better things…

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25 October, 2019. Friday of Week 29

“Wretched man that I am! Who will rescue me from this body of death?” Paul offers an existential view of hope. He describes his struggless not with calm detachment but in the emotional language of his own complicated self…

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24 October, 2019. Thursday of Week 29

Jesus desperately wanted to get through his ordeal, so that the fire of the Holy Spirit could begin to blaze. This ordeal must also include his disciples…

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22 October, 2019. Tuesday of Week 29

Imagine the master inviting his servants to sit down at table and then waiting on them. The scene would be bizarre, totally at odds with the normal practice of those days…

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21 October, 2019. Monday of Week 29

Abraham grew strong in his faith as he gave glory to God, being fully convinced that God was able to do what he had promised..

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Presider’s Page for 20 October (Mission Sunday)

Today is World Mission Sunday, which this year has the theme: “TOGETHER WE ARE MISSION, changing the lives of others!” The readings point to the value of persistent prayer, which can be a real support to missionaries in their work. If you want results, pray without ceasing, says Jesus. God will listen and help.

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20 October, 2019. 29th Sunday (C)

There was something the widow badly wanted, and, despite has heartlessness, the judge had to give in to her eventually, as she showed no sign of giving up…

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19 October, 2019. Saturday of Week 28

Abraham himself never witnessed how marvellous the promised land would be. His only son Isaac was the channel of hope towards the future…

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18 October, 2019. St Luke, Evangelist. Feast

We celebrate the amiable Saint Luke, “the beloved physician” and Paul’s companion on his journeys, as implied by the “We”-passages in the Acts of the Apostles…

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17 October, 2019. Thursday of Week 28

For Paul it was absolutely central that Christ’s death and resurrection were and are life-giving…

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16 October, 2019. Wednesday of Week 28

Jesus did not reject all rules and regulations, but taught that the love of God and social justice came before all other obligations…

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15 October, 2019. Tuesday of Week 28

The warning “not to miss the wood for the trees” tells us not to lose sight of the essentials. An example of this was when a Pharisee who had invited Jesus to a meal was taken aback that his guest did not wash his hands before eating. ..

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14 October, 2019. Monday of Week 28

1st Reading: Romans 1:1-7 Jesus, descendant of David is recognised as Son of God by the resurrection Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God, which he promised beforehand through his prophets in the holy scriptures, the gospel concerning his Son, who was descended from…

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Presider’s Page for 13 October (Ordinary Time 28)

The Gospel gives the story of the ten lepers, of whom only one came back to thank Jesus. We praise and thank God who continues to do great things for all peoples.

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    Speaking notes from the Irish delegation attending the Continental Assembly of the Synod in Prague

    February 7 2023
    Brendan Hoban
    All the praise in the world for Julieann Moran, Eamonn Fitzgibbon and the Irish delegation in Prague. What a compelling statement. It kept faith with the Irish report. Thank you to all involved.
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    Dublin Review of Books: The Catholic Church

    January 23 2023
    Colton Roman
    The post is a message we must share. Peter wrote, “In your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Truth in relationships, especially between Christians, is divinely commanded and truth telling is integral to godliness.
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    Dublin Review of Books: The Catholic Church

    January 23 2023
    Sean O’Conaill
    Thanks Joe. It’s complicated obviously, especially by the suspicion that behind ‘what people think’ of any famous person may well lie something always hidden by a real person ever fearful of ‘what people think’ and therefore ever anxious to be ‘taken seriously’ for something or other. That summary of the Henry James novel is especially interesting. In overcoming the world - i.e. the need to be taken seriously by it - Jesus did something we all need to ponder endlessly. It seems that we are all equally cared for, even if the world does not care for us. In the end that is the greatest truth.
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    5 Feb 2023 – 5th Sunday, (A)

    February 5 2023
    Thara Benedicta
    Key Message: Am I the light of the world? Homily: In today's Gospel reading our Lord Jesus looks keenly at each one of us and says "You are the light of the world", "You are the salt of the earth..". What does salt do? It makes food tastier. Likewise our Lord Jesus is asking us to make people's lives tastier. He wants us to bring joy to others' lives. Our Lord Jesus does not like our lives to be hidden, but to brighten others lives. He is depending on us to go out and shine for Him in this world. This is a great responsibility for us. We are not here to live in self pity or in depression. We are not here to live with sad faces, grumbling all along, complaining about whatever that causes inconveniences. Let us analyse the life of our Lord Jesus. He did not enjoy any comfort when He was in this world. But He was comfortable wherever He was. We can never feel fully comfortable even if we have all the luxuries in this world. But we can be fully comfortable even when our basic necessities are met. When a person feels that whatever he has is enough for him, he is the richest person in the whole world because he has attained his goal. How can we be the light of the world? Our Lord Jesus looks at each one of us and says "If you are not the light, then who will be my light in the dark world?" It is a great mission from our Lord Jesus Christ. So we can never feel our lives are insignificant. It is through our lives that our loving Jesus is planning to brighten other's lives. Never feel bad that your spouse is difficult to handle or your kid is not obeying. Since they need you, God has placed you there. When Israelites suffered, when they were insufficient for themselves, they required a deliverer. So God blessed them with Moses. Similarly, now God blessed them with you. Never feel you are little in everyone's eyes since you have a big purpose in God's eyes. The world does not recognize you because it does not understand the big purpose God has planned for you. Be close to God, then He can come close to you. In 1 Samuel 3 we read the story of how God talks with child Samuel. There God calls "Samuel, Samuel" thrice and finally Samuel will say "Here I am". There is a place in the Bible where God promises that when we call "God, God", our God will immediately answer "Here I am". Where is it? It is our First reading of today, Isaiah 58:6-10. According to this reading, God will say "Here I am" when we share our bread with the hungry, and bring the homeless poor into our house; when we clothe the naked and not hide from our own kin. Cutting short - noticing the needs of others and being quick to help them. The Lord says, "Then your light shall break forth like the dawn, and your healing shall spring up quickly; your vindicator shall go before you, the glory of the Lord shall be your rear guard." If people are harassing us, there is no need for us to raise a finger against them. When we help someone else, God will become our vindicator. When I was undergoing financial constraints, I was praying to God to relieve me from my financial problems. Then God reminded me of one of my kin whose family was in a financial crisis. After praying for them earnestly, my financial burdens went away. My prayers were not answered when I was praying for myself alone. But when I prayed for others who were suffering, God answered my prayers. God needs us to take care of His suffering children. He is always searching "Whom will I send? Who will go on behalf of me to help my children? Who is there to take care of my little ones who are persecuted?" Our Lord Jesus cried on seeing the tears of Mary and Martha. He couldn't see them crying even though He knew that He was going to 'raise' them up. Similarly He cannot see any of His own children crying. That is why He is called as God of compassion. Seeing His children suffer is too difficult for Him. It is more difficult for Him to see His children suffering than for us who are undergoing the difficulty. Who are the children whom our Lord Jesus likes us to help? Where should we go in search of them? Our Lord Jesus wants us to help those who are around us. He does not want us to do a "google search" for people whom we need to help. They are right in front of us. They may not require financial help, but they will require our consolation. They will require those who are thoughtful towards us. If you are having a special child, it means you are a special person for God. God would have been searching for someone who can love without expectations, who can take care of His weak little ones and He has selected you. It is a special anointing from God. How sweetly we sing in our churches, "Make me your servant, humble and meek, Lord let me lift up those who are weak.." These are our little weak children from God. Let us continue to be His meek, humble servants. Never miss any chance to be a blessing. Our challenges are our chances to be a blessing!!
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