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Path of self-denial brings joy, fruitfulness, Pope reflects 
Friday March 7th 2014
In his daily homily Pope Francis spoke of the Christian “style,” explaining that in order to be authentic, it must follow the path of Jesus in denying oneself, taking up the Cross, and practicing humility.
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There are only 35 Canossian Sisters throughout Malaysia. Many are elderly. At the Sacred Heart Convent here, there are only six ....Elderly urged not to dwell on their age
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Catholic University leaders reject criticism of Koch grant
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Cardinal O’Malley emphasizes: Pope Francis will not change Catholic teaching
Cardinal Seán O’Malley of Boston, who serves on the eight-member Council of Cardinals that is advising Pope Francis on curial reform, ....
Pope Francis on Dec 29, 2013 invited the faithful to join him spiritually in prayer for the upcoming Consistory and for the next Synod of Bishops which will focus on the theme of the Family.
Pope Francis has written a letter to families asking them to pray for the next Synod of Bishops to be held in the Vatican in October, and the theme of which will be The pastoral challenges of the family in the context of Evangelisation.
In his daily homily Pope Francis spoke of the Christian “style,” explaining that in order to be authentic, it must follow the path of Jesus in denying oneself, taking up the Cross, and practicing humility.
A Syrian rebel group has issued a draconian decree against Christians in Ar-Raqqah, a city of 220,000 that it took over last year.
Archbishop Louis Raphael I Sako, the Chaldean Catholic Patriarch of Babylon, has issued an urgent appeal to mark the beginning of Lent, calling for “prayer and fasting that Christians not leave Iraq.”
“Indonesia’s pluralism is in peril, and almost all of Indonesia’s different religious communities are affected,” according to Christian Solidarity Worldwide.
There are three kinds of performers: The first, while singing a song or doing a dance, are making love to themselves. The second, while performing, are making love to the audience. The third, while on stage, are making love to the song, to the da....
As I write this, Penang Hill has vanished without a trace if viewed from the mainland. A thick haze has descended on the island.
No one, be that an individual or an institution, controls access to God. Jesus makes this abundantly clear.
The patronal feasts of parishes in a northeastern Thai diocese unite communities for Mass, prayer, processions – and friendly soccer matches.
It was an experience none of us could forget. After months of planning and preparation, the long awaited day finally arrived.
2013 was another great year. We experienced God in many ways which deepened our faith. Community Living was a programme which created a stronger bonding and understanding among the Committee Members.
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Affronts to the dignity of a major power by events in a lesser neighbour can have disastrous consequences. Austria was outraged by the assassinations of the archduke and his wife in Sarajevo a century ago.Focus
What is the meaning of Lent’s length?
In the English language, the special season before Easter is called Lent. During Lent, we see the lengthening of daylight hours as we progress from the darkness of winter to the new light of spring.Letters to Editor
Feb 2 was the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord which is also a special day for all consecrated religious. That reminded me about a conversation I had a few weeks ago.Sunday Reflections
They had lost their innocence. The first effects of their sin was that their eyes were opened, and they realized that they were naked.