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Mary – The New Ark of the Covenant

The Scriptures present us with three vessels of salvation: the Ark of Noah, the Basket of Moses, and the Ark of the Covenant. Among these, only the Ark of the Covenant appears in both the Old and New Testaments, making it a privileged sign of God’s saving presence.

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Mosques, Museums and Politics: The Fate of Hagia Sophia

The ancient monument of emperors and sultans promises to be a stage of much self-promotion, with the court decision coming in time for prayers to take place on July 15, the date marking the failed coup attempt.
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The 'Parable of the Sower' as metaphor for humanity

It is also a tale of God’s Good News as the seed and our call to become evangelizers of this human family.
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I will give you rest

Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” (Matthew 11:28–30)
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A Call for Prayer for Hong Kong

Pray for the leaders of China and Hong Kong, that they respect the promises made to Hong Kong, the promise to protect basic liberties and rights. May I urge all to pray for peace.
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Simple reflections on an Ordinary Sunday

After all the Easter and Feast Days celebrations we have come to Ordinary Sundays of the year. Let us come to some simple reflections.
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Then They Sat Down to Eat (Gen 37:25)

We are told that the uncertainties that the coronavirus has created have driven people to despair, not a few taking away their lives. “To be or not to be?”, that is the question that many people ask today.
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Religion and social communication amidst the pandemic: Where am I as a Catholic priest?

In this challenging situation of death or survival in the face of an anti-social virus, who dares to play with a dangerous visitor?
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Afraid of God?

“And do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul; rather, be afraid of the one who can destroy both body and soul in hell.” – Mt 10:28
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Pandemic tests Church resolve in facing challenges

Amid the coronavirus rampage, Church leaders in the Philippines have called on the faithful to pray for the safety of priests who continue to do their work amid the coronavirus outbreak.
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Message of Cardinal Charles Maung Bo on World Refugee Day

If humanity is divided, the pandemic crisis cannot be overcome. When no one is left out, it is possible to heal a planet. For everybody’s sake let us care for refugees.