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Tag: Gospel
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Parable Of The Sower
St Robert Bellarmine (1542 -1621) St Robert Bellarmine was born into a noble but impoverished family at Montepulciano, Italy. He was a bright student and at 16, entered a novitiate in Rome. He then progressed to the Universities of Padua and Leuven. Following his ordination, St Robert began a long teaching career at Leuven University. He…
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The Witness Of The Holy Spirit
Story 261 – Last Supper Messages Having listened to Jesus at the Last Supper, telling them about the hatred they would soon receive, the forlorn eleven Apostles must have been very pleased to hear Jesus promise help, the Holy Spirit. Jesus said to them, “I will send you from the Father – the Spirit of truth…
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Jesus’ Ministry And The Help Of Women
St Cyprian (200 ca – 258) St Cyprian was born in North Africa, possibly Cartage. He received a good education in classics and became a legal advocate. In his late mid-age he converted to Christianity, was ordained a Deacon and then Presbyter. In 249 he was appointed Bishop of Carthage. During the Decian persecution of Christians,…
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Prophecy of Simeon – Sword Will Pierce
Our Lady Of Sorrows (Feast Day) Today is the feast of Our Lady of Sorrows. It is a day when we recall seven of the most sorrowful events in the life of the Blessed Virgin Mary and remind ourselves of the sacrifices she made for us. The special events are: 1. Mary with Joseph at…
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The World’s Hatred
Story 260 – Last Supper Messages The word hatred or hate conjures up many powerful feelings; anger, disgust and even violent hostility. Hatred is described as a deep and emotional extreme dislike, directed against individuals or other. (Wikipedia) It must have come as a great surprise to the Apostles when, at the Last Supper, Jesus switched…
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Jesus said, “Abide In My Love”
Story 259 – Last Supper Messages Throughout the New Testament, we find many direct and indirect references to Jesus’ love for us. Once, when an Expert in Jewish Law asked him which is the greatest commandment he replied, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your…
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Nicodemus’ Conversation – God Loved The World
Exaltation Of The Holy Cross (Feast Day) On this Feast Day, we celebrate the Cross upon which Jesus died for our salvation. According to legend, the Cross used to crucify Jesus was discovered in 326 by Saint Helena during a pilgrimage to Jerusalem. The Church of the Holy Sepulchre was then built at the site…
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Jesus, The True Vine
Story 258 – Last Supper Messages Jesus said to his Apostles, “I am the true vine and my Father is the gardener“. Tending to the most important aspect of our life, our faith, is often a challenge. Jesus used this simple comparison to show that, what a vine is to its branches, He is to us. He…
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Jesus Raises A Widow’s Son
St John Chrysostom (347 ca – 407) St John Chrysostom was born in Antioch. His military officer father died soon after his birth and he was raised by his mother. St John’s early education was by a pagan teacher but at 21, he chose a Christian baptism while continuing to study Theology. He lived a very…
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The Gift Of Peace
Story 257 – Last Supper Messages When we receive a Sacrament we receive the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit. Of course, using those rewards is voluntary but if we do so, we will reap many returns; God will guide us through His plans for our future. Peace is one of the multiple fruits of…