MEMORIAL GARDEN ST JOAN OF ARC UPDATEBricks were purchased and installed in the Brighton Memorial Garden at St Joan of Arc this week. We recall in prayer all those who have departed in hope that they may now rest in the sleep of peace. Please continue to pray for the souls of those whose remains are buried in our memorial garden. An upcoming Spring Market will fundraise towards the cost on 24 September.
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READINGS AT MASS THIS WEEKEND:First Reading Sirach 27:30 – 28:7 Hate and anger lead to death; love and forgiveness to the kingdom.
Responsorial Psalm Ps 102:1-4. 9-12. R. v.8 (R.) The Lord is kind and merciful; slow to anger and rich in compassion.
Second Reading Romans 14:7-9 Christ is Lord of the living and the dead.
Gospel Acclamation John 13:34 Alleluia, alleluia! I give you a new commandment: love one another as I have loved you. Alleluia!
Gospel Matthew 18:21-35 Parable of the official who, receiving mercy, does not show it to others.
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Catholic Articles, Events and Media |
Good Samaritans of Poland: the witness of the Ulma family |
On Sunday 10 September, an ‘unprecedented’ event took place in the history of beatification. In Poland, in the small village of Markowa, an entire family were beatified, including a child still in the womb around the time of death. The Ulma family story is a harrowing one, but it is also one of incredible courage in the face of evil and a witness to what it means to be a neighbour. READ THE ARTICLE HERE
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The Catholic Church beatified an Entire Family at once: Jozef and Wiktoria Ulma and Their 7 Children |
Portugal - Post World Youth Day
'Portugal's pilgrimage' features ox-pulled floats with sacred images of Mary |
During World Youth Day Pope Francis referred to this pilgrimage in Lamego, Portugal. Last week the Our Lady of Remedies procession was celebrated drawing thousands of Catholics from across the globe.READ THE ARTICLE HERE
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Pope Francis renews prayers for quake-struck Morocco |
Just a day after sending a telegram to express his sorrow, Pope Francis publicly expressed his condolences for the thousands of people who have died or were affected by an earthquake in central Morocco.The 6.8-magnitude quake struck on Friday night in the mountainous region south-west of Marrakesh, causing widespread damage and destruction.READ THE ARTICLE HERE
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Pope Francis 'deeply saddened' for loss of life, destruction in Libya |
Pope Francis expresses his profound sorrow for the thousands of people feared dead and the massive destruction caused by devastating flooding in Libya, reassuring all affected of his prayers and closeness.READ THE ARTICLE HERE
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Formed: The Catholic Faith. On Demand. |
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