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St. Vincent De Paul Society

Life’s Greatest Treasure A friend once asked me, “What is life’s greatest treasure?” I stood there, speechless and confused. The question was both strange and alarming. I did not have the answer then. I have spent over four years as a member of...

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Altar Decorators’ Association

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Altar Decorators’ Association

At first, when people hear the name of our association, they presume that all we do is decorate the altar. They are not far off, but that is not all our association does. Basically, we are a liturgical association devoted to the decoration of the altar...

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The Lectors’ Association

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The Lectors’ Association

The popular misconception is that being a lay reader, better known as a lector, is just reading from the lectionary. However, reading from the lectionary is more than just a part of the liturgy. It is proclaiming that which makes it truly the liturgy...

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Easter Sunday

There are many reasons to look forward to the holiday we call Easter. We celebrate the victorious resurrection of Christ as we sing in church. Some sit together and tell stories- some about a certain rabbit. Others prefer a good treasure hunt for colourful,...

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Good Friday

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Good Friday

STAYING CLOSE TO GOD Taking the place of Jesus, I braced myself for the slaps to follow, to be flogged, kicked, pushed and thrown about like a criminal. My set mates were the soldiers, people well known to me for six years now. I imagined them doing all...

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Holy Thursday

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Holy Thursday

THE REAL DEAL Picture the face of an 80-year old woman who for 75 years has been trying to win a lottery when she finally wins it. Now picture my face when Fr. Itua Egbor, S.J., took my right foot in his hands to wash it! Then place the two images side...

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Palm Sunday

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Palm Sunday

The Palm Sunday is a day set aside by the church for us as Christians to re-enact the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. During the Palm Sunday celebration in Loyola Jesuit College, we the students, as well as other members of the college community...

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First Holy Communion

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First Holy Communion

I have always longed to receive Holy Communion. Many a Mass, I saw my mates receive communion. This inspired me to strive on the journey to my First Holy Communion. It wasn’t easy, I sacrificed a lot, but it was worthwhile. Finally!!! The day came and...

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Confirmation

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Confirmation

I was very early to the Chapel of the Good Samaritan that morning. I needed five minutes of solitude in the church to jumpstart my day. As I settled down for a moment of meditation, shrill voice broke into my thoughts. “Don’t you have class Mass today?”...

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Kairos Retreat

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Kairos Retreat

“Philia.” That is the base word underlining my Kairos Retreat. When you find love, you find God. And love is found in relationships. That is precisely why relationships are very important for anyone who desires to lead the good life. If there is one...

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