Did you know? (Sunday, December 15, 2024)
Our Province uses three sets of Bible readings – for Sundays, for weekday celebrations of the Eucharist and for Morning and Evening Prayer. These are to be found in our […]
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Did you know? (Sunday, December 8, 2024)
The Advent wreath is part of our long-standing Catholic tradition. The wreath is made of various evergreens, signifying continuous life. The laurel (leaves) signifies victory over persecution and suffering; the […]
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Did you know? (Sunday, December 1, 2024)
Happy New (Church) Year! One of the themes of Advent is “Hope”. It’s a hope that’s not just characteristic of human beings but of the wider creation. Romans 8:19 tells […]
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Did you know? (Sunday, November 24, 2024)
The Christian Tradition helps us learn to listen to the book of creation. Christian spirituality is replete with practices that move our bodies to contemplation in words and silence. Liturgical […]
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Did you know? (Sunday, November 17, 2024)
The name Jamaica is derived from the Taino word “xaymaca”, which means “land of wood and water” and is fitting for a country where beauty flows from lush green mountains […]
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Did you know? (Sunday, November 10, 2024)
In the Bible, angels are often described as human-like figures, and are never said to have wings. The depiction of angels with wings emerged notably in the 3rd – 4th […]
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Did you Know? (Sunday, November 3, 2024)
The name Jamaica is derived from the Taino word “xaymaca”, which means “land of wood and water” and is fitting for a country where beauty flows from lush green mountains […]
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Did you know? (Sunday, October 27, 2024)
Health can be defined in various ways, each with its own nuances and implications. These include: Absence of disease—This is a traditional biomedical perspective, focusing on the absence of physical […]
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Did you know? (Sunday, October 20, 2024)
Each year, October 18 is the Feast of Saint Luke the Evangelist. Saint Luke is the patron saint of physicians and surgeons. He was a physician himself, as well as […]
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Did you know? (Sunday, October 13, 2024)
The Church teaches that human beings currently live in an abnormal state of existence, often described as “sickness” or “spiritual ailment.” This means that humans possess inclinations and desires that […]