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GREAT DAY FOR XAVIER: Armadale Page 3 school blessed and opened
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THE WORLD: 7 days in the life of the Pages 8 & 9 Church
MEET HIM: Benedict XVI’s first homPage 10 ily is simple and direct
The month of
MAY paying tribute to a mother VISTA 1-3 The Icon “The Madonna of the Word” by Katherine Osenga depicts the Virgin receiving the Word of God both as Scripture and as her son.
NOT WITHOUT SUNDAY! The defiant cry of early Fourth Century martyrs still inspires - offered the choice of their faith or life they chose to keep holy the Lord’s day, and to die.
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CARPENTER NEEDS JOINERS
Australian bishops meet - Page 6 Pentecostal minister joins Church - Page 2 The World - Pages 8-9 Benedict’s first homily - Page 10 Classifieds - Page 11
St Charles Seminary is holding an open day for those wondering about the possibility of becoming a priest. It’s a chance to ask advice from those who’ve experienced it.
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