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his is what I received from the Lord, and in turn passed on to you: that on the same night he was betrayed, the Lord Jesus took some bread and thanked God for it and broke it, and he said, ‘this is my body, which is for you; do this as a memorial of me.’ In the same way he took the cup after supper, and said ‘This cup is the new covenant in my blood. Whenever you drink it, do this as a memorial of me.’ Until the Lord comes, therefore, every time you eat this bread and drink this cup, you are proclaiming his death.” First Letter to the Corinthians: 11:23-26
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Missionary: Paul is often portrayed, as at above left, holding his writings, while the sword represents his martyrdom by beheading.
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“Be indefatigable in your purpose and with undaunted spirit resist iniquity and try to conquer evil with good, having before your eyes the reward of those who combat for Christ.”
-Bishop Matthew Gibney 1874
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PRAY WITH HIM IN 2009 - IF YOU DARE
To pray is really to tap into and apply a kind of spiritual thermonuclear fission. Some of Pope Benedict’s prayer intentions for each month of 2009 range across Africa, family, the Church’s bishops and for women. There are many more. Can you help him? Will you help him?
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YES WE CAN
The contrast between President Obama and those who believe in the sanctity of life couldn’t be clearer.
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