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"The family that prays together stays together." - Venerable Patrick Peyton
After reading and reflecting on today’s Word of God, two verses stood out…can you guess what they were? The first was, “We are disgusted with this wretched food!” And the second is when the Pharisees ask Jesus, “Who are you?” When I was a kid, the first time I missed my Mom’s cooking was my first camping trip with the Boy Scouts. But it was only for a weekend. In today’s first reading, the Israelites are in the desert; it’s been a long journey; they’re tired, hungry, and thirsty, and to make matters worse, the food they do get isn’t home cooking.
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Healing the family | Holy lives of inspiration
Today's readings from the Old and New Testaments share a common theme: the mercy of God. We see in both the story of Susanna and the woman caught in adultery that God's love is greater than any sin or injustice we may face.
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Exodus | Scripture Study | reading the Bible
Have you ever watched the news or scrolled through social media and later had trouble falling asleep or concentrating on an important task, because your mind was racing uncontrollably? Do you struggle with anxiety, negativity, criticism, or fear?
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Lenten Reflections | Lenten sacrifice | family life
God’s plans for my Lenten fasting In the weeks leading up to Lent, I prayerfully discerned what I might give up for the season of fasting. I weighed the options, considered what would be most difficult and what would help me grow in holiness, and made my decision. I would give up scrolling through social media and greatly reduce my screen time.
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According to the World Health Organization, Uganda is among the ten highest alcohol-consuming countries in the world. It is in the same league with countries such as the Czech Republic, Latvia, Moldova, Ireland, Germany, and Lithuania. In fact, a couple of years ago, they were the topmost alcohol consuming country in the whole world.
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Learn more about our faith | Seasonal Reflections
If you’re a fan of the writer John Grisham or the show “Law and Order” or anything in that genre, you’ll identify today’s Gospel as a trial scene. Jesus is the defendant, charged with violation of the sabbath and blasphemy. Jesus’ defense is that He is the obedient Son of God who is only doing what the Father wishes.
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