Month: April 2020
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Our Lady of Africa Novena
Novena Begins: April 21 Feast Day: April 30 Day 1 – Our Lady of Africa Novena Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Lord, with Mary we pray: Protect all those committed in the fight against human trafficking. That they may be joined by thousands…
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St. Catherine of Siena Novena
Novena Begins: April 20 Feast Day: April 29 Patron Saint of Fire Protection, Italy, Nursing Services, Activism Day 1 – St. Catherine of Siena Novena Let us begin, In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Heavenly Father, your glory is in your saints. We praise your glory in…
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What is Christianity?
Christianity is the word used to describe the beliefs and practices of those who follow Jesus Christ. It is also referred to as the Christian religion. Those who follow Jesus Christ are called Christians – meaning “like Christ”. The message of Jesus Christ was that anyone can have a close relationship with God, like a…
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Verse of the Day: Saul Persecutes the Church
8 Saul was in hearty agreement with putting him to death. And on that day a great persecution began against the church in Jerusalem, and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles. 2 Some devout men buried Stephen, and made loud lamentation over him. 3 But Saul began ravaging the church, entering house after house, and dragging off men and women, he…
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Who is God?
God is the Creator of all that exists. God is Love and Truth and Light. God is good – there is no evil in God. Jesus Christ came to earth to reveal who God is – the loving actions of Jesus show us that God cares about every person. Jesus said that God is our…
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Verse of the Day: Choosing of the Seven
6 Now at this time while the disciples were increasing in number, a complaint arose on the part of the Hellenistic Jews against the native Hebrews, because their widows were being overlooked in the daily serving of food. 2 So the twelve summoned the congregation of the disciples and said, “It is not desirable for us to neglect the word of God in order to serve tables. 3 Therefore, brethren, select from among you…