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The Priest and the Soapmaker
A priest and a soapmaker went for a walk together. The Soapmaker asked, “What good is religion? Look at all the trouble and misery of the world after thousands of years of teaching about goodness, truth, love, justice and peace- after all those boring sermons and lengthy prayers. If religion is so good for people, […]
All Saints’ Day- snippet
Many years ago, in less civilized times, the punishment for crime was very, very severe. One man caught stealing sheep had the letters ST (Sheep Stealer) branded on his forehead for all to see. The man had a complete change of heart, and gave himself totally to God and to neighbour, and by the time […]
31st Sunday READINGS
Mass Readings First reading Wisdom 11:22-12:2 © In your sight, Lord, the whole world is like a grain of dust that tips the scales, like a drop of morning dew falling on the ground. Yet you are merciful to all, because you can do all things and overlook men’s sins so that they can repent. […]
Today’s Readings for the Mass
First reading Philippians 1:1-11 © From Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, to all the saints in Christ Jesus, together with their presiding elders and deacons. We wish you the grace and peace of God our Father and of the Lord Jesus Christ. I thank my God whenever I think of you; and every […]