Today is International Womenâs Day. This is a very important day. The theme of IWD 2021 is âChoose to Challengeâ The fact that we still have to speak in terms of equality for women in 2021 is shocking. But sadly we do. The United Nations forum for Womenâs Rights states that âWomen of the world…
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Gospel Reflection – A Time of Cleansing (3rd Sunday of Lent, Year B)
A Time of Cleansing Today we have Johnâs version of the cleansing of the temple, anticipating the replacement of temple worship by the worship of God through the risen Lord (John 2:13-25). Herod the Great, a man of mixed racial lineage, desiring to ingratiate himself with the Jews decided to build a magnificent temple with…
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Day of Prayer for Survivors & Victims of Sexual Abuse
Today marks the Day of Prayer for Survivors and Victims of Sexual Abuse. Dioceses and religious orders around the country are joining in prayer today in support of all those who have suffered. This Prayer of Atonement has been penned to help focus our hearts and minds as we remember those who have suffered so…
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