Homily of the Day

Jesus Protects

by Food For Thought April 23, 2013

In the first reading, we read about the foundation of the Church of
Antioch (which is now in present-day Syria). The Good News was
preached by Barnabas and Saul, and people came to believe in their
preaching. We need to…

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Christ-bearers

by Food For Thought April 22, 2013

The final words of today’s Gospel are a clear expression of Jesus’
purpose in coming amongst us. Jesus had been speaking of his followers
as his sheep and of himself as the Good Shepherd. Then he puts aside
all images…

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A Change Forever

by Food For Thought April 19, 2013

Once we encounter Jesus, as Paul did, it changes us forever. We have a
change of heart, a change in the way we see things which in turn
determines our behavior. When we encounter Jesus, we have a conversion
experience.…

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Eucharist

by CE Editor April 18, 2013

1) Opening prayer
Father,
you draw all people to you
who believe in your Son Jesus Christ.
Faith, Lord, faith it is that we need.
Give it to us, we pray you,
a living faith that we can encounter today…

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Bread That Satisfies

by CE Editor April 17, 2013

1) Opening prayer
God, our Father,
you are our faithful God,
even in days of trial for the Church
and for each of us personally;
you stay by our side,even if we are not aware of your presence.
Give us…

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What Am I Hungry For?

by CE Editor April 16, 2013

1) Opening prayer
Lord our God, generous Father,
you have given us your Son Jesus
that we may relive with him and like him
his passion and his resurrection.Through Jesus, give us the courage
to place ourselves into your hands…

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Rising Above

by Food For Thought April 15, 2013

Today’s fast-paced world is all about the mad rush to success. As prices continue to soar amidst crashing economies, the need to get ahead to survive has never been more crucial. Daily grind equals daily bread—and it’s easy to forget…

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Wanting to be Fed

by Food For Thought April 12, 2013

In today’s Gospel, a vast crowd follows Jesus “because they saw the
signs he was performing for the sick.” Then, after he feeds this vast
assemblage of people with bread and fish, they want to make him King.
But Jesus…

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by CE Editor April 11, 2013

1) Opening prayer
Lord our God,
your Son Jesus Christ came from you
and bore witness to the things
he had heard and seen.
He could not but bear witness to you.
Give us the Spirit of your Son, we…

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Skeletons in the Closet

by Food For Thought April 10, 2013

“Everybody who does wrong hates the light and avoids it to prevent his actions from being seen.” Instead of speaking the truth, a child can cover up a failing mark or misbehavior by being more affective and less rebellious. A…

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