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The fruit of God’s Word

Note: According to the traditional liturgical calendar, today is Sexagesima Sunday,  in preparation for the imminent beginning of Lent. We will reflect on the Gospel chosen by the Church for this occasion. Those who would prefer a meditation on the reading or the Gospel according to the new liturgical calendar can find the corresponding links

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The victory of faith and love   

The Church is rich in missionaries and martyrs in whom the victory of faith and love was accomplished. This is true of the Japanese blood witnesses Paul Miki and his companions, whose memorial day we celebrate today. In 1542-1543 the Portuguese had discovered Japan and in 1549 St. Francis Xavier had begun his missionary work

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The letters of Saint Ignatius

In the traditional calendar, today is the feast of St Ignatius of Antioch. If anyone prefers a meditation based on the current calendar, it can be found at the link below. According to Church tradition, St Ignatius of Antioch was a disciple of the Apostles Peter and John. He was later appointed Bishop of Antioch,

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