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Turkey recalls ambassador after Pope Francis names Armenian Genocide at Mass to mark its centenary

Ezekiel 33-34

God told Ezekiel to say this to Israel's leaders:

"Punishment is coming for you shepherds who have fed yourselves but not looked after the sheep.

You have failed to make the weak sheep strong, or to care for the sick ones.

You have failed to bring back stray sheep, or look for lost sheep.

On the contrary, you have been cruel to the sheep, and treated them badly.

Therefore I will look after my flock myself. I will rescue them from where they have been scattered.

I will look for the lost one, bring back the stray, bandage the injured, and make the weak strong.

I will also judge the sheep themselves. I will judge the fat sheep which have bullied the weak sheep.

I will raise up a special shepherd
and put him in charge of all my sheep."

Lord, please help all leaders care for their people, like Jesus the Good Shepherd

Psalm 98

Sing a new song to the Lord for he has worked wonders. His right hand has brought salvation.

The Lord has made known his salvation. He has shown his justice to the nations.

He has remembered his truth and love for the house of Israel.

All the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God. Shout to the Lord all the earth, ring out your joy.

Sing psalms to the Lord with the harp, with the sound of music.

Let the sea, the world and all peoples acclaim the King, the Lord.

Let the rivers clap their hands
and the hills ring out their joy at the presence of the Lord, for he comes to rule the earth.

He will rule the world with justice
and the peoples with fairness.

Lord, may all peoples in all countries know your love and goodness

Recording

2 Thessalonians 1.1-5

From Paul, Silvanus and Timothy to the Church in Thessalonika:
grace and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ

We take special pride in you because of your perseverance,
despite persecutions and other troubles you have to face

People who refuse to accept the Good News are facing an eternal penalty: to be excluded forever from the presence of the Lord

So we pray that God will help you be the sort of people he wants you to be. In this way our Lord Jesus Christ will be glorified in you

Jesus,  help me "keep going" when trials come

Recording

Recommended: check these readings early morning, think about them during the day, check them again at night. This habit gives us extra energy, courage, motivation, peace and compassion for each day

John 1.5, 19-34

John the Baptist was sent by God as a witness to the people about the presence of the Word among them

When religious leaders asked John "Who are you?", he replied "I am, as the prophet Isaiah prophesied, a voice crying out: make a straight way for the Lord"

When Jesus came to the river Jordan where John was baptizing, John said "Look, there is the lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. He is far more important than I am, because he existed (as the Word) before I was born

I saw the Holy Spirit come down on him like a dove. He will baptize people with the Holy Spirit.  He is the Chosen One of God"

Jesus, lamb of God, Chosen One of God, please baptize me with the Holy Spirit

Recording

The Guardian

 The insider's cultural guide to Hong Kong:  'Neon, frenetic, always hungry'

Testing spirits

To assess the value of an idea, a talk, an activity, an individual, a group - the following tests can be applied:

* Is (it) Biblical?  Is (it) supported by what's in the Bible?

* Does (it) have any helpful application for real life in the world of today?

* Is (it) "outgoing" and open, or introspective and closed?

* Is (it) concerned about the poor?

* Is (it) concerned about a simple life style?

* Is (it) welcoming and friendly and keen to communicate, or does (it) give the impression of aloofness and "don't talk to me" 

China, US: Who will charm India first?

Please join me in praying for one part of the world each day of the week:

Sun: Africa        Mon: Europe & Russia     Tues: South Asia      Wed: East Asia  
Thurs: S.E. Asia & Pacific       Frid: South America       Sat: Central & North America 
  
Jesus, today, Tuesday,  please bless the people of South Asia

And praying for prisoners in one part of China each day of the month:
On this 14th of the month,  Jesus please bless the prisoners of Jilin

And praying for one of the world's poorest countries each day of the month:
On this 14th of the month, Jesus please bless the people of Ethiopia

And praying for one Islam-related intention each day of the week:
Jesus, please pacify Boko Haram 

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- letters  from Tanzanian inmates  in Hong Kong prisons

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"Calling a spade a spade":

Pope calls Armenian slaughter 'genocide'

Pope focuses on Divine Mercy in Mass for Armenians   

April 8: How Mexican drug cartels have infiltrated Hong Kong

Feb 2: Mexican cartel smuggling cocaine into HK amid booming demand for drugs  (In countries like Australia ...)

Jan 12: HK triads supply meth ingredients to Mexican drug cartels

Ezekiel 19-32 

Ezekiel continued to speak God's message:

"Since my people have forgotten me and followed false ways, therefore they will be scattered around the world.

But eventually my people and peoples of all nations will learn that I alone am their Creator, their God.

Lord, please help all peoples know and love you

My recording of this reading

Psalm 97

The Lord is king, let earth rejoice,
the many coastlands be glad. Cloud and darkness are his robes.
His throne is justice and goodness.

The skies proclaim his goodness.
All peoples see his glory. Let those who serve idols be ashamed. Let all creation worship  the Creator.

Light shines forth for good people
and joy for the upright of heart. Rejoice in the Lord, all good people. Give glory to his holy name.

Lord, you indeed are God of the universe

Recording

1 Thessalonians 5.19-28

Let the Holy Spirit have a free reign in your life. Hold on to what is good. Avoid every form of evil

May the God of peace make you holy. May you be kept safe in spirit, soul and body, for the coming of Our Lord Jesus Christ

God has called you. He will not fail you. Pray for us. Greet all the believers with the holy kiss. Read this letter to all the believers

The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you

Holy Spirit of Jesus, Holy Spirit of the Father, I open my life to you.  My heart is yours

Recording

John 1.1-14

From all eternity the Word existed.
The Word was with God the Father. The Word was God the Son

The Word was the source of life for all creatures. The Word became a man, and lived among us. We saw his glory, full of grace and truth

Many people did not recognize and did not accept the Word. But to everyone who did accept him, he gave power to become children of God

Jesus, please help me understand how you are the Word-made-flesh

Recording

Mysteriously born again
The spiritual life with Christ that follows this Baptism in the Holy Spirit by fire is nothing less than supernatural. I regard this experience as receiving the "Keys to the Kingdom."

Armenian Genocide (which begat the term "genocide")

10 years ago today

2005-04-12,13 Visit to Ricci Centre & CAS  by Rosa H's sister Maggie and their grand-niece Annabel

What's a nail house?!

Please join me in praying for one part of the world each day of the week:

Sun: Africa        Mon: Europe & Russia     Tues: South Asia      Wed: East Asia  
Thurs: S.E. Asia & Pacific       Frid: South America       Sat: Central & North America 
  
Jesus, today, Monday,  please bless the people of Europe & Russia

And praying for prisoners in one part of China each day of the month:
On this 13th of the month,  Jesus please bless the prisoners of Jiangxi

And praying for one of the world's poorest countries each day of the month:
On this 13th of the month, Jesus please bless the people of Mali

And praying for one Islam-related intention each day of the week:
Jesus, please pacify ISIS 

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Today's first reading

Beautiful letter from Cardinal Orlie Quevedo O.M.I., pleading for peace in southern Philippines:
  “I am for peace…”

Ice: Facing up to Satan's drug

The high price of Ice in Australia is a magnet for drug lords and mules in Asia

c.f. Readings for "Easter 2"

Acts 4.32-37

The apostles continued to witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus with great power

The whole group of believers was united, heart and soul. They willingly shared everything they had with people who were in need

Jesus, help me to be more caring and sharing

My recording of this reading

Psalm 118

Give thanks to the Lord for he is good. His love has no end.

Let the sons of Israel say: 
"His love has no end."

The Lord's right hand has triumphed. His right hand has raised me up. I shall not die, I shall live and recount all his deeds.

The stone which the builders rejected, has become the corner stone.

This is the work of the Lord,
a marvel in our eyes.

This day was made by the Lord.
We rejoice and are glad.

Recording

John 20.21-29 (a)

That same Sunday evening, the doors were locked in the room where the disciples had gathered, for fear of the religious leaders

But Jesus appeared and stood before them, saying "Peace be with you". He showed them his hands and his side and said "As the Father sent me, so I am sending you"

Then he breathed on them, saying "Receive the Holy Spirit"

Thomas, one of the 12 apostles, was not there that night. When the other disciples said they had seen the Lord, he replied "Unless I see and touch his wounded body, I refuse to believe"

Recording

John 20.21-29 (b)

Eight days later, the group was again in the same house, with the doors locked. This time Thomas was with them

Jesus again appeared and stood before them saying "Peace be with you". Then he said to Thomas "Put your hand into my side. Doubt no longer, but believe".  Thomas replied "My Lord and my God!"

Jesus said "You believe because you can see me. Blessed are those who have not seen me and yet believe"

Jesus, my Lord and my God, I believe in you. Help me live and grow and die in your friendship

Recording

 Soul-searching and mourning after Garissa massacre

 Surrogacy Firms are Selling "Extra" Babies on the Black Market

10 years ago
 today

2005-04-12 Visit to home of Jenny, Jimmie, Cherry & Jimmy's mother ...+ restaurant meal

Please join me in praying for one part of the world each day of the week:

Sun: Africa        Mon: Europe & Russia     Tues: South Asia      Wed: East Asia  
Thurs: S.E. Asia & Pacific       Frid: South America       Sat: Central & North America 
  
Jesus, today, Sunday,  please bless the people of Africa

And praying for prisoners in one part of China each day of the month:
On this 12th of the month,  Jesus please bless the prisoners of Jiangsu

And praying for one of the world's poorest countries each day of the month:
On this 12th of the month, Jesus please bless the people of Guinea-Bissau

And praying for one Islam-related intention each day of the week:
Jesus, please bless all Muslims in my own country 

New letter in Swahili from a Tanzanian inmate in a HK prison

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- letters  from Tanzanian inmates  in Hong Kong prisons

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Ezekiel 12-18

Ezekiel spoke God's message for the false prophets:

"You have misled my people. You have not bothered to protect my people".

Ezekiel also called on the people to stop their idolatry. He reminded them how to follow the Lord:

- A good person is law-abiding and honest.
- A good person oppresses no one, never steals.
- a good person gives food and clothing to the poor.

"God takes no delight in the death of a sinner. God hopes the sinner will renounce wickedness and live."

Lord, please help me to avoid evil.....and do more good

My recording of this reading

Psalm 96

O sing a new song to the Lord.
Sing to the Lord, all the earth. O sing to the Lord, bless his name.

Proclaim his help day by day. Tell among the nations his glory, and his wonders among all the peoples.

It was the Lord who made the heavens. Give the Lord, you families of peoples, give the Lord glory and honor.

Bring an offering and enter his temple. Worship the Lord in his sacred place.

Let the heavens rejoice and earth be glad. Let the sea and all within it thunder praise.

Let the land and all it bears rejoice,
all the trees of the forest shout for joy.

Everyone and everything, give the Lord glory and honor.

Lord, you are our Creator. We love and praise you

Recording

1 Thessalonians 5.12-18

Respect your Christian leaders. Be at peace among yourselves

Warn idlers, give courage to people who are struggling, care for the weak, and be patient with everyone. Never try to take revenge

Focus on what is best for each other and for the community

For all things give thanks to God,
because this is what God expects you to do in Christ Jesus

Jesus, thank you for everything, even for unhappy things

Recording

Mark 16. 9-15

Jesus, please deepen my faith in your resurrection

Recording

Please join me in praying for one part of the world each day of the week:

Sun: Africa        Mon: Europe & Russia     Tues: South Asia      Wed: East Asia  
Thurs: S.E. Asia & Pacific       Frid: South America       Sat: Central & North America 
  
Jesus, today, Saturday,  please bless the people of Central & North America

And praying for prisoners in one part of China each day of the month:
On this 11th of the month,  Jesus please bless the prisoners of Hunan

And praying for one of the world's poorest countries each day of the month:
On this 11th of the month, Jesus please bless the people of Guinea-Bissau

And praying for one Islam-related intention each day of the week:
Jesus, please pacify the Taliban

This website's Tanzania File
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- letters  from Tanzanian inmates  in Hong Kong prisons

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- letters  from South American inmates  in Hong Kong prisons

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Today is the 60th anniversary of Teilhard de Chardin

See item, below: 
A "caterpillar/butterfly" reflection for the 60th anniversary of Teilhard de Chardin

During Easter time, Catholics use the Regina Caeli instead of the Angelus. But the RC needs improving. It's addressed to Mary as Queen of Heaven, and says to her "Cheer up, your son has risen from the dead". Mary in Heaven doesn't need cheering up. Mary near her son's tomb on Holy Saturday needs cheering up. So, instead of "Regina Caeli", a better name would be "Mother of Sorrows" ("Mater Dolores?").  
And ...it's heresy to say "he whom you merited to bear".  No human being merits anything in God's sight. Everything is grace, a gift from God. Better to say "he whom you were chosen to bear".  My Latin not so great. Can someone please send me Latin for "chosen" to replace "merited" (with same number of sounds as "meruisti"). 

(What about all the times "merit" is used in the Liturgy?  Very, very good question! - see item, below, "Merit" and the New Translation)

Ezekiel 4-11

Ezekiel used many images to describe the fall of Jerusalem.
But the people and their leaders would not believe him.

God used Ezekiel to say to the exiles:

"I will bring you back to your homeland of Israel. I will give you a new heart and a new spirit.

Then you will keep my commandments. Then you will know that I am the Lord."

Grant to us, O Lord, a heart renewed

My recording of this reading

Psalm 95

Come ring out our joy to the Lord.
Hail the rock who saves us.

Let us come before him giving thanks. With songs let us praise the Lord.

A mighty God is the Lord, a great king above all gods.

In his hand are the depths of the earth. The heights of the mountains are his.

To him belongs the sea, for he made it, and the dry land shaped by his hands.

Come in, let us bow and bend low.
Let us kneel before the God who made us.

For he is our God, and we are the people who belong to his pasture.

Lord, you are our Creator. Our life comes from you. We praise and love you, Lord

Recording

1 Thessalonians 5.1-11

The Lord's coming will not find us unprepared if we live a good life

You are not children of the night and of darkness. You are children of the light and of the day

Put on faith and love for a breastplate. Put on the hope of salvation for a helmet

Encourage one another. Strengthen one another

Jesus, please help me be a person of encouragement, not discouragement

Recording

John 21.1-14

Jesus also appeared to the disciples at the Sea of Galilee, when Peter, John and 5 other disciples were fishing. They had spent all night in their boat, but had caught nothing

In the morning, Jesus stood on the shore, though the disciples did not recognize him. He called out "Lower your net on the right side of the boat"

Immediately the net filled with fish. John realized that the man on the shore was Jesus. John said to Peter "It is the Lord", and they returned to the shore, which was only about 100 meters away. The net had 153 big fish, but did not break

Jesus had prepared some bread. He also had some fish cooking on a charcoal fire. He said "Come and have breakfast"

 Recording

Daniel Daring

Religion and science
That creation is guided by intention and rationality and not by random chance is the greatest contribution of Christianity to contemporary science

"Merit" and the New Translation: - from this article

One other unsettling feature of the revised prayers of the Mass is their recurring reliance on merit theology and the entirely unattractive language of profit and loss. What image of God is being conveyed through such language? One image that springs to mind is the book-keeper God of former times, keeping a divine tally of our virtues and vices. Is this the kind of image we want to foster in our relationship with the God of Jesus? Is this really the kind of relationship we gather to celebrate at the Eucharist? It seems to me that this recurring reliance on the notion of merit, has as much place in our relationship with the Lord, as within our closest and most intimate human relationships, which I would suggest is hardly any place at all

A reflection for the 60th anniversary of Teilhard de Chardin

We are like caterpillars.....there's a higher form of life around the corner......we are on the way to becoming....butterflies:

When the universe began....when life began.....there were molecules and atoms......then there were animals.....then there were human beings.  Only human beings can be aware of their thinking, can "know that they know", can "reflect as they think".  This consciousness is a process that has been developing since the start of the universe ....and has not yet finished.  Evolution, according to Teilhard, demands a Super-Consciousness, a Super-Life, somewhere in the future.

In the Bible and especially in Greek/Eastern Christianity, there is the theme of human beings sharing in the life of God, sharing the divine life, partially now, fully in Heaven. This is a process of "becoming like God, sharing God's divinity, "divinisation".

Super-Consciousness + divinisation = thinking more and more like Jesus, like God, with an ever greater kind of consciousness, until we become what we think = becoming more and more aware/conscious of Jesus/God in our daily lives (every conversation, every activity) until it is no longer we who are thinking but Jesus/God thinking in us = we are transformed/transfigured/divinised.  Not that we lose our own identity, but that our identity, our consciousness has been raised to a new/Super level......just as "thinking"/consciousness has been raised to newer levels (plant/animal/human) since the universe began.

We are meant to become....Divine butterflies.....

Yesterday at a men's detention centre I had the unpleasant job of letting an overseas inmate know that his girlfriend also was in detention. She had told me to tell him she was in detention and to tell him the reason. So when he asked "why?" I used the HK common term "soliciting" which he couldn't understand. So I tried "prostitution", but he still couldn't understand (speaks only a tiny bit of English). Then another inmate, a friend of his helping with translation, got the message across very simply and starkly by using a word ending in "-ing" and starting with "f"!

Please join me in praying for one part of the world each day of the week:

Sun: Africa        Mon: Europe & Russia     Tues: South Asia      Wed: East Asia  
Thurs: S.E. Asia & Pacific       Frid: South America       Sat: Central & North America 
  
Jesus, today, Friday,  please bless the people of South America

And praying for prisoners in one part of China each day of the month:
On this 10th of the month,  Jesus please bless the prisoners of Hubei

And praying for one of the world's poorest countries each day of the month:
On this 10th of the month, Jesus please bless the people of Guinea

And praying for one Islam-related intention each day of the week:
Jesus, on this Muslim day of prayer, please bless all Muslims!

This website's Tanzania File
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- letters  from Tanzanian inmates  in Hong Kong prisons

This website's South America file 
(stopping South Americans from being tricked into bringing drugs to HK)
- letters  from South American inmates  in Hong Kong prisons

This website's HK Asylum Seekers' File
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A hopeful trend?
Over the past two years, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, India, China (and the Catholic Church!) have had new leaders ....and the new leaders are replacing a structure affected by corruption, they are people who live simply, they are people who are showing more concern for the poor.  Other countries are due to have elections this year. May the hopeful trend continue!

Middle East strife fueling Sunni-Shia divide in Indonesia

Ezekiel 1-3

About 5 years after the first group of Jews were exiled to Babylon,
Ezekiel received a vision while he was with the exiles in Babylon.

Ezekiel saw the glory of the Lord and he heard a voice saying: "I am choosing you to speak my message to the people.

Whether the people listen to you or not, you must keep on proclaiming my message.

You are to be a sentry to the House of Israel, a lookout who warns them of danger coming."

Lord, please help people listen to your message and obey it

My recording of this reading

Psalm 94

O Lord,  Judge of the earth,
how long will the wicked crush the poor?

The wicked say "God does not hear". But can he who made the ear, not hear?

Blessed are those whom the Lord teaches. The Lord gives them peace in troubled times.

When cares increase in my heart,
God's consolation calms my soul.

Lord, when cares and troubles increase, please  help us to trust in you.

Recording

Luke 24.36-49 (a)

The disciples were still talking about what had happened when suddenly Jesus himself stood among them. At first they were terrified and thought they were seeing a ghost

But he said "Look at my hands and feet. Yes, it is I indeed. Touch me and see for yourselves. A ghost has no flesh and bones as you can see I have"

Their fear turned to joy but they still couldn't believe what they were seeing. So he asked them for something to eat, and they gave him some grilled fish which he ate in front of them

Recording

Luke 24.36-49 (b)

Then he opened their minds to understand the Scriptures, and he said "So you see how it is written that the Christ would suffer, and on the third day rise from the dead. And that in his name repentance for the forgiveness of sins would be preached to all the nations

Soon I will send down to you what the Father promised (the Holy Spirit).  Stay in Jerusalem until you are clothed with this power from on high"

Jesus,  increase my faith in your resurrection, and open my mind to  understand the Bible better

Recording

Last week I finished reading this encouraging book, available from Claretian Publications Macao  (bible@claret.org)

One key idea:  if the Catholic Church wants to improve its relationship with China, the Church needs to do something about two problems:

1. At the top level it needs to speak with one voice. Presently Beijing is hearing a wide range of voices .... from outspoken people (like HK's Cardinal Zen) to "doves" at the Vatican trying to make peace

2. At the ground level in China, the Catholic Church needs to heal the division between "official" and "unofficial" groups. There needs to be much more charity, forgiveness and healing of divisions

In other words, the Catholic Church is fractured at top and bottom ....making it difficult for Beijing to know who to deal with. If the Church was united on the ground in China, and at the top level, negotiations with Beijing would be much easier.

Please join me in praying for one part of the world each day of the week:

Sun: Africa        Mon: Europe & Russia     Tues: South Asia      Wed: East Asia  
Thurs: S.E. Asia & Pacific       Frid: South America       Sat: Central & North America 
  
Jesus, today, Thursday,  please bless the people of S.E. Asia & Pacific

And praying for prisoners in one part of China each day of the month:
On this 9th of the month,  Jesus please bless the prisoners of Henan

And praying for one of the world's poorest countries each day of the month:
On this 9th of the month, Jesus please bless the people of Central African Rep

And praying for one Islam-related intention each day of the week:
Jesus, please pacify Al-Qaeda 

This website's Tanzania File
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- letters  from Tanzanian inmates  in Hong Kong prisons

This website's South America file 
(stopping South Americans from being tricked into bringing drugs to HK)
- letters  from South American inmates  in Hong Kong prisons

This website's HK Asylum Seekers' File
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My Islam File      Muslim map of world

70th Anniversary
 today of 
Dietrich Bonhoeffer who was executed
 by hanging
 on this day in 1945

“Silence in the face of evil is itself evil: God will not hold us guiltless. Not to speak is to speak. Not to act is to act.” - DB

“We are not to simply bandage the wounds of victims beneath the wheels of injustice, we are to drive a spoke into the wheel itself.” - DB

“So many people come to church with a genuine desire to hear what we have to say, yet they are always going back home with the uncomfortable feeling that we are making it too difficult for them to come to Jesus.” - DB

Baruch 6

Because of your sins, you will be exiles in Babylon for seven  generations.

In Babylon  when you  see all sorts of idols being worshipped by the local people, say in your hearts:
"Master, it is you  we must worship."

Lord, when we are in places where people are worshipping idols,
please help us remember to pray in our hearts: "Master, it is you we  worship"

Psalm 93

The Lord is king, with majesty enrobed, he has girded himself with power.

The world you made firm, not to be moved. From all eternity, O Lord, you are.

The oceans and coastlines of the world are majestic and powerful.

But greater than the roar of mighty waters, more glorious than the surging of the sea is the Lord on high.

Such a Lord, such a Creator, such a God. Truly your decrees are to be trusted.

Holiness is fitting to your house
O Lord, always and everywhere.

We praise you, Lord, our Creator

Recording

Luke 24.13-35 (a)

That same day, two of Jesus' disciples were on their way from Jerusalem to the village of Emmaus, about seven km from Jerusalem

As they talked about all that had happened, Jesus himself joined them as they walked along. But they did not recognize him

When Jesus asked them what they were talking about, they said "About Jesus of Nazareth,  and how our leaders had him crucified. And how some women in our group went to Jesus' tomb and were told by angels that he was alive"

Jesus then explained the Scripture passages which predicted his suffering and resurrection

Recording

Luke 24.13-35 (b)

Jesus joined the two men for an evening meal. During the meal,
he blessed  some bread and gave it to them. They then recognized him. But he immediately vanished from their sight

They said to each other "Did not our hearts burn within us as he talked to us on the road and explained the Scriptures to us?"

Straight away they returned to Jerusalem where the eleven apostles said to them "Yes, it is true. The Lord has risen"

Then they told their story of what had happened on the road, and how they had recognized Jesus at the breaking of bread

Jesus, please make my heart burn within me as I read the Bible

Recording

Chris McDonnell (Wed UK blogger) 

April come she will
We have to learn to accommodate different points of view, to be tolerant when it would be easier to be otherwise. April to September is a short time in song lyrics but a much longer time considered as a life experience

John Allen 

Please join me in praying for one part of the world each day of the week:

Sun: Africa        Mon: Europe & Russia     Tues: South Asia      Wed: East Asia  
Thurs: S.E. Asia & Pacific       Frid: South America       Sat: Central & North America 
  
Jesus, today, Wednesday,  please bless the people of East Asia

And praying for prisoners in one part of China each day of the month:
On this 8th of the month,  Jesus please bless the prisoners of Heilongjiang

And praying for one of the world's poorest countries each day of the month:
On this 8th of the month, Jesus please bless the people of Sierra Leone

And praying for one Islam-related intention each day of the week:
Jesus, please pacify Al-Shabaab 

African woman arrested at HK airport for drug trafficking

This website's Tanzania File
(stopping Africans from being tricked into bringing drugs to HK)
- letters  from Tanzanian inmates  in Hong Kong prisons

This website's South America file 
(stopping South Americans from being tricked into bringing drugs to HK)
- letters  from South American inmates  in Hong Kong prisons

This website's HK Asylum Seekers' File
(stopping South Asians from being "people smuggled" to HK)

Pope Francis:
Thank you Holy Spirit

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Newness, harmony, mission

Engagements of Pope Francis

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Misguided Missal 

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Whole text of 1966 Jerusalem Bible

The Last Supper -  Bohdan Piasecki 
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Bob Welsh - My Christmas Eve

 A Tale of Two Brains

The Story of Jonah 
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YouTube from KLM!

North Africa refugee boat - Link

Abortion Survivor’s Letter
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Tribalism lives on, 
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16 Documents of Vatican II

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Be careful of junk reading re Pope:
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Why I collect rubbish for Pope

Taking a stand

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"Reform of reform" agenda

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Abortion - a true story

The evil of compulsory celibacy

Link between compulsory celibacy
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"Same-sex marriage": 
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     Near Death Experiences

Globalisation of Indifference

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