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Daily Scriptures

Monday the 8th of September 2008

From the Gospel for today [NAB]:

"I ask you, is it lawful to do good on the sabbath rather than to do evil, to save life rather than to destroy it?" Looking around at them all, he then said to him, "Stretch out your hand." He did so and his hand was restored."

Sunday Gospel Reflection

Memories

Fr Paddy Cahill 7 September 2008

As I write these lines I call to mind this day last year. I was waiting in hospital for the melanoma operation on my face the following day which was my birthday. This year I hope that I will celebrate my birthday with a few good friends. As I found out at my Jubilee people are very good at remembering and already the cards are arriving and as I open each one I call to mind the people and the part of my life journey that they shared with me.

Today as I opened the cards I was reminded of the power of thoughtful words to touch the heart and I thought I would share some of them with you. A card from Ireland said, "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take but the moments that take our breath away." more»

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Diocesan News

'Sancta Sanctis' - Christchurch Diocese Post World Youth Day Strategy

28 July 2008

'SANCTA SANCTIS' (Holy Things for Holy People) is an invitation to all young people - both youth and young adults from the Christchurch Diocese to gather around their Bishop.

At each 'SANCTA SANCTIS', the Bishop will teach and then respond to our questions along with time for small group discussion and sharing, and different experiences of prayer and worship. The first 'Sancta Sanctis' will also include the sharing of experiences from WYD from youth and young adults of our Diocese. more»

Events Calendar

Priesthood Vocations Group

Tuesday 9 September 2008, 7:30 pm @ Good Shepherd House, 372 Innes Road

This group meets every second Tuesday of the month

7.30 pm - 9.00 pm, Good Shepherd House, 372 Innes Road, for those thinking about the priesthood.

Just come along, or ring Fr Rick on 385 8300. more»

International News

Pope Benedict Addresses Huge Crowd at Final WYD Mass

21 July 2008

Pope Benedict yesterday urged a teeming World Youth Day final Mass crowd estimated at up to 400,000 to become prophets of a new age to bring faith to a "spiritually barren" world.

The Pope's challenge echoed over a vast sea of Catholics packing Sydney's Royal Randwick Racecourse at the concluding mass of week long World Youth Day (WYD) celebrations, which at times attracted up to half a million pilgrims and well wishers, The Age reports.

Declaring the spirit of the Church alive and well, the Pope told pilgrims from more than 170 countries he had shared an "unforgettable experience" in the great south land. more»