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A Climate of Loving and Caring(Comments Off on A Climate of Loving and Caring)
In the more than seven years since Pope Francis was elected, he has shaken up the Church and the world, which seems to be divided into those who love and admire Francis and those who do not. The latter have criticised and undermined him, accusing him of fault and even heresy.… More
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A Faith Greater Than Fear
This article is adapted from the SM Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation (JPIC) blog
jpicblog.maristsm.org
It is used with permission
San Felipe de Jesus Catholic Church, Brownsville, Texas
Here we were: ministering to Central American Minors in their centres and in the parish; taking food, clothes, and provisions to the asylum seekers over the border; and to the poor ‘ranchos’ on the other side of the river, in cooperation with the valiant people there; getting our children ready for First Communion and Confirmation; 30 R.C.I… More

Getting Along With People You Don’t Like
There have been people put on this earth to push your buttons, tick you off, and suck the life out of you. You know who they are.
This statement was written by Marsha Petrie Sue, author of Toxic People. Her observation is one which strongly resonates because most of us have contact with people we just don’t like.… More

The Toe and The Tooth
A Week in the Life of a Senior Citizen
My age doesn’t bother me.
It’s the side effects.
- Anon.
It was mid-January, 2020, when I started to feel a slight ache in my left middle toe. I ignored it, because as the golden years continue, it’s not advisable to pay too much attention to the small aches and pains.… More