40 days of hopeI remember during my early years at university becoming friends with an exchange student from West Germany. When she left her home country, a wall divided it from the communist country of East Germany, and people had…
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A Pro-life view of ‘Tolerance’
"Tolerance is the virtue of a man without convictions.” G. K. Chesterton (1874-1936) Something about ‘tolerance’ has always made me uncomfortable. I’ve long been aware that the loudest preachers of tolerance are the ones who are the most intolerant of…
The things we don’t know…
As I have been reviewing the literature related to life issues, one thing has struck me, how much we don’t know. Here I’m primarily talking about how ‘contraceptives’ work. And it is concerning just how comfortable people, especially pro-abortion people…
Under fire… Again
Monday morning, first day back from the holidays and after some prayers, I'm sitting at my desk checking the voicemail. I had a message from a lovely lady who had organised a group of women to knit baby clothes for…
Go, do not be afraid, and serve
The following is the text from Pope Francis' homily at the closing Mass at World Youth Day in Brazil, July 28, 2013. Brother Bishops and Priests,Dear Young Friends, “Go and make disciples of all nations”. With these words, Jesus is…
Day Celebrating the Evangelium Vitae (Gospel of Life)
This weekend thousands will converge upon Rome to celebrate in this Year of Faith, the Gospel of Life. John Paul II wrote in his encyclical Evangelium Vitae, "The Gospel of Life is at the heart of Jesus' message. Lovingly received…
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Pope Francis meets with Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
http://youtu.be/cuTSEQQdWW8 Yesterday, Pope Francis had an historical visit with Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. The two firstly went to the Chapel and spent time in prayer, both sharing the same pew. Then they spoke at length in private. Pope Francis presented…
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Habemus Papam – Pope Francis
Habemus Papam! The announcement that our new Holy Father, chosen by the Holy Spirit is Jorge Mario Bergoglio, now Pope Francis I is such joyful news! This humble man from Argentina has shown great strength in speaking out against the…
Pope Benedict XVI’s Final Audience
The following text is an English translation of Pope Benedict XVI's final audience, held yesterday February 27th, 2013. "I would like to invite everyone to renew their firm trust in the Lord, to trust like children in the arms of God,…
Pope Benedict XVI’s Resignation
Monday’s news of Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation of the papacy was for me, as indeed for many others, a bombshell. I candidly admit that news of his death would have been less shocking. I remember very well the elation that…