Advent and Random Acts of Kindness
Beginning the church’s liturgical year, Advent (from “ad venire” in Latin, or “to come to”) is the season encompassing the […]
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Advent
Pope Francis
Mercy Fridays: A Year of Stories, Tears and Hugs
Tears, prayers, caresses — but most of all, listening — were the hallmarks of Pope Francis’ “Mercy Friday” visits during
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Advent Saints
St Barbara Kicks off the Christmas Season
Although there are different versions of the story of St Barbara, Christians in the Middle East and Central Europe still
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Advent Jesus Scripture
John’s Vision of Jesus
During Advent, we look to Christ’s coming – both in remembrance of his coming upon the earth and his second
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Editorials 2016
An Eternal Season of Mercy
In the world today, the definitions and certainties of the human experience are shifting. Family life, sexuality, sacredness of life
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Ethics & Human Dignity
World Fisheries Day spotlighted environment, plight of unseen workers
Each November, communities around the world celebrate an industry that has provided livelihoods and built strong bonds for coastal communities
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Crisis
How do Countries Around the World Deal with their Drug Problems?
The growing problem of drug abuse and increasingly creative and sophisticated ways suppliers reach users call for increased cooperation in
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Faith Life Pope Francis
Doubts about Faith should Lead to Deeper Study and Prayer
Everyone experiences doubts about the faith at times – “I have” many times, Pope Francis said – but such doubts
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Advent
Advent Mass Reading Wallpaper
The four Sundays in Advent read from Matthew’s Gospel and tell us of the coming of the Messiah – God
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