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“The joy of the resurrection renews the whole world while the choirs of heaven sing for ever to your glory”, states the Easter Preface. How true. Verily, the joy of the resurrection is what brings such gladness and peace that nothing or no one else can. Indeed, how glorious is the resurrection! And our Holy Father Pope Benedict the XVI in his URBI ET ORBI message at Easter this year (from which I will quote liberally for the benefit of those who may not have read/heard it) aptly says, “Easter morning brings us news that is ancient yet ever new: Christ ...
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We all like taking time from our busy schedules to refresh, renew and recharge ourselves. Our Mother Church also provides us time to rejuvenate spiritually during the Lenten period every year. Lent is a beautiful time for a spiritual rejuvenation for each of us. By closely walking with Jesus in those Stations of the Cross, we all can reflect and realize the sinful nature of our life and make plans for appropriate corrections in our earthly pilgrimage. We can consider Lent as a period of introspection, correction and resolution; similar to what many does close to each New Year. We ...
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