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DIRECTOR OF FAITH DEVELOPMENT Diocese of Meath
DIOCESE OF MEATH
VACANCY
DIRECTOR OF FAITH DEVELOPMENT
5 YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT
The Diocese of Meath is a Catholic community of sixty-nine parishes divided into eight regional deaneries living and working together in service of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Its geographical area comprises counties Meath and Westmeath, the greater part of…
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SAYING THE ROSARY IN MAY
Mysteries of the Rosary
Joyful Mysteries
- The Annunciation (the angel came to Mary)
- The Visitation (Mary visits Elizabeth)
- The Nativity (Jesus is born)
- The Presentation (Jesus is presented to God in the temple)
- The Finding of Jesus in the Temple (after Jesus was “lost” for 3 days)
Luminous…
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Fasting and Feasting
The Fast Life
Fast from judging others;
Feast on Christ dwelling in them.
Fast from fear of illness;
Feast on the healing power of God.
Fast from words that pollute;
Feast on speech that purifies.
Fast from discontent;
Feast on gratitude.
Fast from anger;
Feast on…
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Parish Pastoral Assembly: Mission Statement
Following our recent meetings, and after deliberation and prayerful reflection, we present the
Mission Statement of The Pastoral Assembly of the Parish of Kilbeggan & Rahugh:
‘We the Parish Pastoral Assembly (PPA), inspired by the Holy Spirit and guided by God’s love, aim to enable parishioners move closer to God through the promotion…
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Lenten Message from Pope Francis
MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS
FOR LENT 2023
Lenten Penance and the Synodal Journey
Dear brothers and sisters!
The Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke all recount the episode of the Transfiguration of Jesus. There we see the Lord’s response to the failure of his disciples to understand him. Shortly before, there had…
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Pope to Democratic Republic of Congo youth: ‘A different future is in your hands’
MEETING WITH YOUNG PEOPLE AND CATECHISTS
ADDRESS OF HIS HOLINESS
Martyrs’ Stadium (Kinshasa)
Wednesday, 2 February 2023
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Thank you for your show of affection, your dancing and your testimonies! I am delighted to meet you face to face, to greet you and to bless you as your hands were lifted up…
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Pope’s presence in South Sudan marks unique moment in time
Pope’s presence in South Sudan marks unique moment in time
Pope Francis’ apostolic journey to South Sudan concluded with the celebration of Holy Mass in Juba on Sunday morning. South Sudan expert Miklos Gosztonyi highlights some of the most significant aspects of the visit.
By Linda Bordoni
Pope Francis wrapped up his visit…
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Pope Francis’ Intention for February 2023 – For Parishes:
We pray that parishes, placing communion at the centre, may increasingly become communities of faith, fraternity and welcome towards those most in need.
Script from Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network video for February 2023:
Sometimes I think that we…
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My Spiritual Testament Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
The Holy See releases the Spiritual Testament of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, dated 29 August 2006.
My spiritual testament
When, at this late hour of my life, I look back on the decades I have wandered through, I see first of all how much reason I have to give thanks. Above all, I thank…
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