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– by Jean Allen This is one Gospel I’d be extremely leery of taking literally as written without taking into consideration the context plus Jesus’s overarching mission. Jesus told his followers how to deal with someone who sins against them: speak to them and if that doesn’t work, take witnesses to speak to them and…
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Dear friends, We have seven items to share with you today: (Couples must attend both Friday and Saturday sessions in order to receive a certificate of completion.)Registration is now open for the October 2/3, 2026 course. For details on all the dates or to register please check our website: https://www.rcdvictoria.org/marriage-prep Many thanks, Communications OfficeDiocese of…
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Dear friends, We have six items to share with you today: (Couples must attend both Friday and Saturday sessions in order to receive a certificate of completion.)Registration is now open for the October 2/3, 2026 course. For details or to register please check our website: https://www.rcdvictoria.org/marriage-prep Many thanks, Communications OfficeDiocese of Victoria
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– by Jean Allen “Get behind me, Satan!” Who among us has not thought, “Whoa! That’s a pretty harsh thing to say to a concerned friend!” Perhaps it would be less of an over-the-top insult and more accurate if the translation had been, “Get behind me, Peter. Don’t tempt me with your worldly perception of…
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Dear friends, We have five items for you today: The Roman Catholic Diocese of Victoria Marriage Office is pleased to announce the following dates in 2026-2027 for the Zoom Synchronous Marriage Preparation Courses: (Couples must attend both Friday and Saturday sessions in order to receive a certificate of completion.)Registration is now open for the October…
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– by Jean Allen The place where Jesus asked his famous questions, “Who do people say that I am?” and, “Who do you say that I am?” was Caesarea Philippi, which was the seat of Roman power. His questions were meant to contrast worldly power with the power of himself, which in most people’s eyes…
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CALLING ALL VINCENTIANS! The SSVP Recommissioning Ceremony is a sacred liturgical and communal renewal rite where members of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul reaffirm their vows, dedication, and spiritual commitment to serve Christ through the poor St. Joseph the Worker Conference will be hosting a ceremony in September and is inviting all Vincentians…
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[apologies for the delay in posting; I blame summer break 😬] Dear friends, We have four items to share with you: 1. Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Vancouver Island: Hearts for Homes GalaThe Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Vancouver Island warmly invites you to the Hearts for Homes Gala — an evening of…
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by Jean Allen The Gospel of the Canaanite woman begging Jesus to heal her daughter, arguing that even dogs eat the crumbs from the table, is a tough one to digest. However, I fully believe Jesus knew he was going to heal the daughter and his resistance to the woman was an object lesson to…
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by Jean Allen Every time I read the Gospel about Peter attempting to walk on the water, I always question whether the words, “You of little faith, why did you doubt?” were spoken just to Peter or if Jesus was including all the disciples. Obviously, Jesus spoke the words loud enough so they could all…
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