Daily Archives: July 8, 2012

St John Vianney: Full text of homily of Bishop Davies in Shrewsbury Cathedral

Today we welcome the relic of a saint to Shrewsbury. All those who know something of the story of this historic town will appreciate the echoes of history in that statement. It was to this town of Shrewsbury eight centuries … Continue reading

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To all atheist scientists who have lost their sense of beauty and the transcendent – Poetry can be a cure

When Van Gogh painted this picture known to us all, he wrote: “it does me good to do what’s difficult. That doesn’t stop me having a tremendous need for, shall I say the word — for religion — so I … Continue reading

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Biblical reflection for the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary time: E.F:Sixth Sunday after Pentecost.

Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary? By Fr. Thomas Rosica Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – July 8, 2012 The readings for this Sunday are: Ezekiel 2:3-5; 2:23-24; 2 Corinthians 12:7-10; Mark 6:1-6 E.F:Romans 6, 3-11; Mark 8, 1-9. … Continue reading

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