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Catholic Websites
Vatican
http://www.vatican.va/
The Hierarchy of the Catholic Church - Current and Historical Information about its Bishop and Dioceses
http://www.catholic-hierarchy.org/
Archdiocese of Singapore
http://www.veritas.org.sg/
The Catholic Church in Japan
http://www.cbcj.catholic.jp/eng/ediocese/index.htm
Liturgy of the Hours (the Divine Office)
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Today's Reading
Monday of the Second Week of Lent
Psalm: Monday 8
Reading 1
Dn 9:4b-10
“Lord, great and awesome God,
you who keep your merciful covenant toward those who love you
and observe your commandments!
We have sinned, been wicked and done evil;
we have rebelled and departed from your commandments and your laws.
We have not obeyed your servants the prophets,
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Use Clothes Foundation haha..
Now, I really feel that God is calling me to do something to the poor. It's my vocation.
Now, I'm trying to find people who wants to donate used clothes/stuff to the poor. Of course it must be in good condition. In a country like Singapore, where the products change rapidly (such as handphones). People don't really think what they throw away, ( Read more... ) -
The Vessel
The Vessel
The Master was searching for a vessel to use:
Before Him were many,
Which one would He choose?
"Take me," cried the gold one.
"I'm shiny and bright;
I'm of great value and I do things just right.
My beauty and luster will outshine the rest,
And for someone like you, Master, Gold would be best."
The Master passed on with no word at all,
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Days of Penance , Fast and Abstinence
1. The days and times of Penance for all Latin Church are each Friday preface the whole year and the season of Lent.
2. With reference to fast and abstinence, a new revised text of rules was issued as follows by the Bishop for the episcopal region of Singapore-Malaysia-Brunei.
The Law of God requires all Christian to do Penance (Canon #1249)
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Cremation
The Church's Norms for Cremation
ISSUE: What are the Catholic Church’s norms on cremation? May a Catholic’s cremated remains be present at the funeral liturgy celebrated for him? What may be done with a person’s cremated remains after the funeral?
RESPONSE: The Church recommends and encourages the burial of Christian bodies, but allows for cremation ( Read more... ) -
Job or Ministry?
Some people have a JOB in the church; others involve themselves in a MINISTRY.
What's the difference?
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Attending Sunday Mass
I was under the impression that attending Sunday MASS was mandatory; however, a friend of mine from work believes differently (he says he only goes sometimes himself), and now I can't find it in the Catechism. it does say that it's encouraged, and important, but not mandatory?
Thank you
S
Here we are - in the 'Ten Commandments' section under 'third ( Read more... ) -
Let's Laugh! (JOKE)
Post it!