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What does ‘pro-life’ mean?
Pope Leo XIV stirred debate by linking pro-life values with treatment of immigrants. His comments challenged American Catholics to rethink the narrow focus on abortion, urging a broader understanding rooted in Church teaching on dignity and human rights.
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Daily Reflections 12 – 18 November
Amid glass towers and crowded crossings, Wisdom still whispers. In the neighbourhood, on the train, at the shopfront—God’s breath moves through the human hive, shaping grace from our restlessness. When power bends to serve, when courage chooses truth, when love burns through fear, the streets become sanctuary and every heartbeat prayer.
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Daily Reflections 5 – 11 November 2025
In the hum of the streets and the hush of unseen prayers, love becomes the quiet work of God. It moves through markets, doorways, and crowded trains; through friendship, service, and small acts of courage. Here, among strangers and companions alike, the Spirit builds a temple not of stone, but of hearts alive with grace.
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Why mental illness shortens lives — and how to stop it
People with mental illness die more than a decade earlier than those without — mostly from preventable physical illnesses, not suicide. This article explores what’s going wrong and what can be done to change it.
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Daily Reflections 29 October 4 November 2025
When words fail, the Spirit prays within us. Love overcomes fear and sorrow, binding us together in mercy. Hope transforms us into what we already are—children of God. Death cannot divide those held in divine compassion. In one body, we live humbly, serving with joy, knowing that grace works through our weakness.
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Daily reflections for 22 – 28 October
God’s call is not something we achieve; it begins in grace and unfolds through daily faithfulness. We are chosen not for privilege, but to serve with trust, courage, and gratitude. When we remember our Creator, we remain grounded in love. To believe is to live fully—rooted in hope, strengthened by faith, and drawn toward holiness.
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Global South pushes back on Canterbury pick
Critics cite Mullally’s openness to blessing same-sex relationships as a flashpoint. GAFCON leaders say the Church of England ignored their views when choosing a new archbishop.
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Hope and resistance greet Anglican Communion’s new leader
Kenya’s Bishop Emily Onyango called the appointment “very significant,” saying women bishops are thrilled by the chance for change. Conservative Anglican leaders in Africa say Mullally’s appointment undermines doctrine. Rwandan Archbishop Laurent Mbanda accused her of promoting “unbiblical teachings” on marriage and morality, warning the decision could deepen existing divisions and alienate millions of believers…
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Daily Reflections 15- 21 October 2025
God’s call is not earned but received; it begins with grace and unfolds in ordinary faithfulness. We are chosen for loving service. Faith gives us courage, and gratitude keeps our hearts free. In remembering the Creator, we rediscover who we are—beloved, hopeful, and called to holiness.
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8 – 14 October
Faith is not weakness but strength, rooted in trust and courage. God calls us not for privilege but for service, shaping holiness in daily life. Creation reminds us of the Creator; gratitude keeps us free. In Christ, we are beloved, chosen, and invited to live with hope.
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