Catholic bishops seek mining ban in southern Philippines – UCA News

Catholic bishops from four dioceses in the southern Philippines have called on the country’s lawmakers to draft a law to

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To Sanctify the World addresses continuing challenge of interpreting Vatican II – Catholic World Report

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‘I realised I wasn’t going crazy’: How therapy in schools is improving teenage lives

Even before the pandemic – when Esther’s problems started – mental health issues were rife in schools and getting support

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Spiritual Reading for the First Thursday of Advent ~ St Alphonsus Liguori

We can meditate in every place, at home or elsewhere, even when walking or working. How many are there who, not being able to do otherwise, raise their hearts to God and apply their minds to Mental Prayer without for this purpose leaving their occupations, their work, or meditate even when travelling. He who seeks God will find Him everywhere and at all times.

Morning Meditation for the First Thursday of Advent ~ St Alphonsus Liguori

The moment the soul leaves the body it shall go into eternity and the body shall return to dust. The same lot awaits all, nobleman and peasant, prince and vassal. Thou shalt take away their breath, and they shall return to their dust. (Ps. ciii, 29).