Author: suepartington
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Fr. Jude writes: SURRENDER TO LOVE
The passage from the first reading of the day contains the Shema Israel (Hear O Israel) from Deuteronomy, 6:4-9. It is called the Great Commandment and Jesus refers to it […]
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Fr Jude writes: The DANGER OF RICHES
The second reading of the 25th Sunday of the ordinary time warns us all on the danger of needless accumulation of wealth and the destructive insensitivities that could be attached […]
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Fr Jude writes: WORDS OF LIFE
These days, the numerous challenges of life could make one question their commitment to a life of discipleship. Does it pay to opt for the path of righteousness by following […]
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Fr Jude writes: GRIEVE NOT THE SPIRIT
In the second reading for the 19th Sunday of the liturgical year, St Paul addresses the issue of grieving the Holy Spirit. To grieve in Greek, “lupeo”, means to be […]
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Fr Jude writes: THE FOOD THAT LASTS
In the Gospel reading of the 18th Sunday of the ordinary time, the Lord Jesus explains that to labour for the food that lasts by doing the work of God […]
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Fr Jude writes: MENTORS FOR CHRIST
Albert Schweitzer says there are three ways to teach a child: 1) good example (2) good example (3) good example. But the sad commentary of our world today is that […]
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Fr Jude writes: “ THE GOSPEL OF REPENTANCE”
A priest was once upset about the bad behaviour of a youth who lived next door. For a long time, he did nothing, hoping someone else would intervene. But when […]
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Fr Jude writes: THE COST OF DISCIPLESHIP
As we celebrate the Solemnity of Sts Peter and Paul, one thing gives me joy: that the gospel is not forced upon people; – you simply witness and inspire and […]
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Fr Jude writes: “Pray with your heart, not your voice”
I found this masterpiece on prayer entitled: “Let your prayer come from a humble heart” from a ” treatise on the Lord’s Prayer by Saint Cyprian, bishop and martyr of […]