Author Archives: John McKenna
Bulletin. 2nd Sunday of Lent. 24th February 2013
2nd Sunday of Lent. 24th February 2013 Masses this week Prayers of the Church Week 2 Saturday 6.30pm Special Intention Sunday 8.30am Moran Family 10.30am Sylvia Boothman Monday 8.30am Private Intention Tuesday 9.15am Grime Family Wednesday 9.15am Martin … Continue reading
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Motivation
2nd Sunday of Lent (24.02.13) Motivation Motivation is the firing-pin for the choices we make. What motivated Jesus to invite Peter, James and John to climb the mountain with him on the occasion we know as ‘The Transfiguration’? The simple … Continue reading
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An Invitation To A Deeper Virtue
Perhaps the most misunderstood text in all of scripture is the one where Jesus says to us: “Unless your virtue goes deeper than that of the scribes and the Pharisees, you will never enter into the kingdom of heaven.” Ron … Continue reading
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1st Sunday of Lent
Sunday Reflection 1st Sunday of Lent (17.02.13) Temptation! The one subject we know too well is temptation! Every person born experiences temptation throughout life as an inescapable companion. Sometimes temptation takes a back seat, but never quite disappears. At other … Continue reading
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Forgive those who trespass against us
Forgiveness is the one thing that we do not do well. As much as we like to protest – and for all of our moral, intellectual and technological achievements, our political correctness and our espoused sensitivities – our world, our … Continue reading
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Marriage Minutes. Marriage (same sex) Bill.
These are the Coalition for Marriage series of Marriage Minutes, along with one featuring the former Archbishop of Canterbury, Lord Carey. These short, simple videos look at the effect redefining marriage for same-sex couples will have on free speech. Click on the links … Continue reading
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The Ninety-Nine and The One
23rd February, 2013 Throughout the years that I’ve been writing, I’ve received lots of criticism. Sometimes it’s bitter and mean-spirited but sometimes, the criticism is sincere, thoughtful, and genuinely challenging. One such critique has to do with my approach in … Continue reading →