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“Both synodality /ecumenism are processes of walking together. Since ecumenism can be understood as 'exchange of gifts,' one of gifts Catholics can receive from other Christians is precisely their experience and understanding of synodality.”#prayers week of prayer Jan. 18-25

Just over two weeks ago while celebrating Mass on New Year’s Day, Pope Francis called for an end to violence against women. “Since mothers bestow life, and women keep the world [together],let us all make greater efforts to promote mothers and to protect women.” #staugustineottawa

Vigils are held throughout Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland on Friday calling for an end to violence against women following the murder of a young teacher. #prayers Another woman’s life was cut tragically short by violence this week, leaving the Irish nation in shock.

The Week of Prayer—held annually on 18-25 January—involves Churches and Christian confessions across the globe.#prayers under the theme: “We saw the star in the East, and we came to worship Him.”#staugustineottawa

This leper did something quite remarkable. He approached Jesus confidently and humbly, expecting that Jesus could and would heal him. "I know you can heal me" and Jesus does. How do we approach Jesus in prayer, Sacraments, in Church? #staugustineottawa #prayersforgoodhealth

Yesterday in Mark's Gospel Jesus heals the leper. Unlike the people of Jesus' time who fled at the sight of a leper, Jesus touched the leper who approached him and he made him whole and clean. Today's world with Covid, do not touch; what would Jesus do? #staugustineottawa

#prayers Pope Francis prayed Wednesday for workers “crushed by an unbearable burden” amid the COVID-19 recession. At Jan. 12 general audience in Vatican’s Paul VI Hall, pope asked for a moment’s silence for workers who took their lives after losing their jobs amid the pandemic.

Causes of Saints officially announces 4 September 2022 as date for beatification of Pope John Paul I. In October, Pope Francis approved a decree recognizing a miracle attributed to the Italian Pope, who was head of the Church for 34 days (good news) #staugustineottawa #prayers

Patients admitted to hospital with COVID-19 can die by euthanasia if doctors decide they might not survive, the New Zealand government has declared. (reports Catholic Herald) wow God help us all! Question: who is looking after your needs? power of attorney? #staugustineottawa

There is hope that legal protections for unborn children "which we have advocated for decades will soon become a reality," Cardinal Blase J. Cupich of Chicago told a pro-life rally. (reports National Catholic reporter) How about Canada?? #stagustineottawa

Pope Francis baptized babies in the Sistine Chapel on Sunday for the first time since the worldwide outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic.

We are blessed at St Augustine's to have church open; (with protocols) People appreciative of church remaining open every day. Come for Holy hour/availability for confessions; ARM yourself in prayer. *adoration from 7am -8;30 *Rosary at 8;30 *mass 9am. #staugustine #prayers

As we celebrate the Baptism of the Lord; may it be an opportunity to renew our Baptism promises. May they be part of our New year's resolutions, to place faith in action. Together we build Christian community. #prayers #staugustineottawa

We close Christmas season with Baptism of the Lord on Sunday. 16 babies are to receive the Sacrament of Baptism in the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord, in line with a 40-year tradition established by Pope Saint John Paul II #staugustineottawa

Is anyone listening: Austria: Assisted suicide legalized despite Church opposition, reported on Vatican news. Here we go again another country where it will become "normal practice" God help us; who is going to look after you when terminally ill? #staugustineottawa

Epiphany feast day today... meaning manifestation. As the wise men encountered the Lord Jesus. They were changed by the face of Christ; when they finally arrived with their gifts. They went away changed and transformed... never the same. Are we?

This Holy DAY of obligation in Canada: Mary Mother of God and the Church...and World day of Peace; bring us blessing and prosperous new year! Mary, Theotokos lead us closer to Christ in the New Year. #staugustineottawa

Happy New Year to you who maybe checking in on this May we have a break from Covid, may it come soon... this year? May we hold steadfast to our faith and worship and liturgies. May the Good Lord bring us comfort, good health and cheer! #staugustineottawa

“In the Gospel, we see that even in the Holy Family things did not all go well: There were unexpected problems, anxiety, suffering. The Holy Family of holy cards does not exist,” Pope said #staugustine Fifth joyful mystery, Finding Jesus in the temple

The COVID-19 pandemic has been tough on families, but with extra patience and faith, bonds can grow stronger, Pope Francis wrote in a letter released on the feast of the Holy Family. #staugustineottawa #prayers for families, marriage