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Workaholism and greed …
Nov 11, 2022
Being too busy generally begins as a virtue, and then often turns into vice – subtle greed. What was once necessary to serve others now begins more to serve our own self-image and reputation.
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True forgiveness is to let go completely
Nov 11, 2022
Forgiveness generally means making a decision to let go of grudges and resentment. Christianity has taught its followers to forgive because Jesus Christ says that we must forgive 77 times
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A time for everything under heaven
Nov 11, 2022
The beauty of our multi-faceted faith is the symbiosis and interconnectedness of these three pillars of faith, as well as the layers of social justice, doctrine and dogma.
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‘I was hungry and you gave me food’
Nov 04, 2022
The next time you are hungry, imagine that instead of going into your kitchen and reaching for various foods to prepare a meal for you and your family, that there is no food to reach for, no vegetables to pick from your garden, and that you have no money to buy food for yourself and your hungry children.
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Risking God’s mercy
Nov 04, 2022
Partly our motives are good, noble even. Concern for truth, justice, orthodoxy, morality, proper public form, proper sacramental preparation, fear of scandal, and concern for the ecclesial community that needs to absorb and carry the effect of sin, these are not unimportant things.
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The Simple Life
Nov 04, 2022
Created by Dr Steven Selvaraju, this is a comic strip that wishes to tell simple stories of life and faith.
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Children versus social media
Nov 04, 2022
It is no great surprise that much of what is posted online is mostly geared towards stirring up controversy for the sake of getting ‘eyes’ on content.
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Celebrating 50 years of ordination
Oct 28, 2022
Fifty years ago, on an overcast, cold, fall day in the gymnasium of the local public high school, I was ordained to the priesthood.
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How to pray when we don’t feel like it
Oct 21, 2022
Enthusiasm, good feelings, and fervour will not sustain anyone’s prayer life for long, good will and firm intention notwithstanding.
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Sunday Reflection
An invitation to respond and embrace new life
Reflecting on our Sunday Readings with Fr Ravi Alexander, OFM Cap
