From Woes to O’s!

In the week before Christmas, a lesser-known Catholic tradition begins – the ‘O Antiphons’. Sometimes called the ‘Great Advent Antiphons’, they are recited during Vespers (Evening Prayer) at the beginning and end of the Magnificat and as the alleluia verse during Mass. Based on the prophecies of Isaiah, the O Antiphons run from December 17-23,…

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WOJ Ordinary Time 31, Year A

The greatest among you must be your servant. Anyone who raises himself up will be humbled, and anyone who humbles himself will be raised up. (Jesus, Matthew 23:11-12) Feel free to share “Words of Jesus” with your networks: Tweet or post to social media Include in your organisation’s bulletin Add to your slides for reflection…

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WOJ Ordinary Time 13, Year A

Anyone who finds his life will lose it; anyone who loses his life for my sake will find it. (Jesus, Matthew 10:39) Feel free to share “Words of Jesus” with your networks: Tweet or post to social media Include in your organisation’s bulletin Add to your slides for reflection on the Sunday readings Print for staff inspiration Add to your email signature…

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WOJ Ordinary Time 11, Year A

The harvest is rich but the labourers are few, so ask the Lord of the harvest to send out labourers to his harvest. (Jesus, John 9:37) Feel free to share “Words of Jesus” with your networks: Tweet or post to social media Include in your organisation’s bulletin Add to your slides for reflection on the Sunday…

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WOJ The Holy Trinity, Year A

For God sent his Son into the world not to judge the world, but so that through him the world might be saved. (Jesus, John 3:17) Feel free to share “Words of Jesus” with your networks: Tweet or post to social media Include in your organisation’s bulletin Add to your slides for reflection on the…

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WOJ Divine Mercy

Blessed are those who have not seen and yet believe. (Jesus, John 20:29) Feel free to share “Words of Jesus” with your networks: Tweet or post to social media Include in your organisation’s bulletin Add to your slides for reflection on the Sunday readings Print for staff inspiration Add to your email signature each week…

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WOJ Ordinary Time 4, Year A

Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven (Mt 5:12) Feel free to share “Words of Jesus” with your networks: Tweet or post to social media Include in your organisation’s bulletin Add to your slides for reflection on the Sunday readings Print for staff inspiration Add to your email signature each week Use…

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WOJ Mary Mother of God, Year A

As for Mary, she treasured all these things and pondered them in her heart. (Luke 2:19) Feel free to share “Words of Jesus” with your networks: Tweet or post to social media Include in your organisation’s bulletin Add to your slides for reflection on the Sunday readings Print for staff inspiration Add to your email signature…

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WOJ Ordinary Time 25, Year C

If you are faithful in the little things, you will be faithful in large ones. (Jesus, Luke 16:10) Watercolour art by Francine Pirola Feel free to share “Words of Jesus” with your networks: Tweet or post to social media Include in your organisation’s bulletin Add to your slides for reflection on the Sunday readings Print…

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