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[A Church Divided Over Leaders] I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly united in mind and thought. — 1 Corinthians 1:10
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Seventh Sunday of Easter, Year C.
Jn 17: 20 – 26 To read the gospel with an open mind is to see beyond all possibilities of doubt that You, Jesus, came to bring us, not only a new life, but also, a new physical power of … Continue reading
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Annual Report of Catholic Bible Foundation of South Africa 2012
As our nineteenth year draws to a close our thoughts turn back to the events that lead to the founding of the Catholic Bible Foundation in December 1993. In the words of Bishop Daniel Verstraete, “This was the most providential … Continue reading
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Fifth Sunday of Easter, Year C.
Jn 13: 31 – 35 Lord, you are divine energy and living irresistible might; Since of the two of us it is you who are infinitely the stronger, it is you who must set me ablaze and transmute me in … Continue reading
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Fourth Sunday of Easter, Year C.
Prayer before praying Scripture Each year on the fourth Sunday after Easter we are invited to reflect on the parts of John 10. This chapter is justifiably given the title “Good Shepherd” as is the Sunday. However there are other … Continue reading
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Article 53: How Great We Are
When we ponder the Scriptures prayerfully we no longer feel alone. We have the unshakeable certainty that someone is seeking us and someone is standing by our side, and we are given new strength and encouragement through the presence of … Continue reading
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Article 52: God, the Nagging Widow
Here is a short quiz. Can you say what took place on each of these dates: 9/11 11 March 2004 20 March 2003 My guess is that most of us got just one right. 9/11 Destruction of World … Continue reading
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Third Sunday of Easter, Year C.
Jn 21: 1 – 19 Be with us, Lord Jesus. Be our companion on our way. In your mercy inflame our hearts and raise our hope, so that, in union with one another, we may recognise you in the Scriptures … Continue reading
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Article 50.2: Luke’s Easter Sunday (Lk 24)
“Christ is risen; why do you believe this”, asked the preacher of his congregation? Luke’s account of Easter Sunday gives us insight into how the first Christians came to believe this and how we too will deepen our faith in … Continue reading
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Fifth Sunday of Lent, Year C.
Jn 8: 1 – 11 Father, you wait for us until we are open to you. We wait for your Word to make us receptive. Attune us to your voice, to your silence. Speak and bring your Son to us … Continue reading
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Trinity Sunday, Year C
Jn 16: 12 – 15 Father, you wait for us until we are open to you. We wait for your Word to make us receptive. Attune us to your voice, to your silence. Speak and bring your Son to us … Continue reading →