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Journal by a Jesuit in Aleppo shows that the miracle of faith is stronger than war and destruction
Feb 23, 2016
A Jesuit priest stranded in Aleppo describes in his ‘crisis journal’ what people in Aleppo have to go through: lack of water, acts of violence and shelling. And yet, for the city’s Christians, this has not shaken their faith.
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Mother Angelica still in 'delicate' condition, fellow nuns ask for prayers
Feb 23, 2016
The nuns of Mother Angelica's monastery have thanked those who have prayed for the EWTN founder and have asked continued prayers for the 92-year-old nun.
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What's the point of fasting, anyway?
Feb 23, 2016
God commanded it, Jesus practiced it, Church Fathers have preached the importance of it – fasting is a powerful and fundamental part of the Christian life.
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Jakarta Catholics pledge support for environment
Feb 22, 2016
More than 1,000 Catholics from Jakarta Archdiocese took the streets of the capital on Feb. 21 to support the government's new push against plastic waste.
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Islamic State claims bomb attacks in Damascus and Homs: 140 dead
Feb 22, 2016
The death toll from a series of bomb attacks yesterday in Damascus, the capital of Syria, and the city of Homs has risen to 140 people.
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Bangladeshis condemn deadly attack on Hindu monastery
Feb 22, 2016
Police in Bangladesh have detained three people in connection with a deadly attack on a Hindu monastery in northern Panchagarh district on Feb. 21, which left the head priest dead and two devotees seriously hurt.
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Pope offers "Spiritual Medicine" to pilgrims at Angelus
Feb 22, 2016
It’s time for another dose of the “spiritual medicine” Misericordin. Following the Angelus on Sunday, Pope Francis offered the faithful gathered in St Peter’s Square the gift of a small box, designed to look like a box of medicine, containing a small Rosary and an image of the Merciful Jesus.
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Rev. Dr. Prince Guneratnam : Believe in your vision
Feb 22, 2016
Imagine a world without orphans. Imagine a world where every child is brought up in a safe and loving family.
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Over 40 lawyers gather for fifth Red Mass
Feb 22, 2016
Over forty members of the legal profession (lawyers and a judge) gathered for their fifth annual Red Mass at St Simon’s Church here on 20 Feb 2016.
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FSP General Government visits local community
Feb 22, 2016
The General Government of the Daughters of St Paul visited the local community here recently.
Sunday Reflection
From mere productivity to wholehearted fruitfulness
Reflecting on our Sunday Readings with the Editor