Posts by Isabella Garcia
WOJ Ordinary Time 8, Year C
Good people draw what is good from the store of goodness in their hearts; bad people draw what is bad from the store of badness. For the words of the mouth flow out of what fills the heart. (Jesus, Luke 6:45)
Read MoreWOJ Ordinary Time 23, Year B
‘Everything he does is good, he makes the deaf hear and the dumb speak.’ (Mark 7:37)
Read MoreFrom 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,…
Read MoreWOJ 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…
Read MoreWOJ 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…
Read MoreCathKids: Ordinary Time 4, Year A
The story so far… After his baptism, Jesus retreats to the dessert. When he returns, he calls his first disciples and begins healing and preaching. Many people follow him.
Read MoreWOJ 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…
Read MoreWOJ Ordinary Time 2, Year B
“You are Simon son of John; you are to be called Cephas – which means Rock.” (Jesus, John 1:42)
Read MoreConfession a Place of Victory
Reconciliation is so much more than a merely human experience of unburdening the soul… Any good barman, counsellor, or hairdresser can listen to a confession! Rather, it is a powerful, grace-filled encounter with the mercy of Jesus, who is present in the person of the priest. Many people are anxious and fearful about going to…
Read MoreOur daily Bread
How sharing dinner is a ritual at the heart of a family’s life. Many of our fondest memories from childhood relate to meals we have enjoyed with our family, such as long Christmas lunches, the weekly roast, or fish and chips on a Friday night. The humble family meal is a powerful daily ritual that…
Read MoreAmor
Amor is a high-quality, magazine-style booklet inspired by Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation, Amoris Laetitia Amor is a wonderful way to introduce Catholics to the wisdom of the document, especially those unlikely to read the full exhortation. It is a 48-page, visually rich booklet which aims to touch hearts with striking imagery and thoughtful, informative reflections…
Read MoreChristmas according to Kids
What happens when you ask a bunch of kids to tell the story of Christmas? Enjoy this story of Bethle-ha-ha-ham and the magical star that appeared. Click here for more videos from Southland Christian Church channel on Youtube
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