On Friday 15th March, 2019, an armed man opened fire on two of New Zealand’s Islamic mosques.
Up to fifty people have been confirmed dead and a further forty-eight people are still being treated for injuries sustained in the shooting.
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The Annunciation
The feast of the Annunciation marks the visit of the angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary, during which he told her that she would be the mother of Jesus, the song of God.
Here is what you should know about the Annunciation.
St Patrick’s Day
Saint Patrick’s Day is celebrated every year on 17 March, which marks the date when Saint Patrick died.
Who was Saint Patrick?
Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent. We celebrate Ash Wednesday on the 6th March.
On Ash Wednesday, people will have ashes placed on their heads, in the sign of the cross, as a symbol of repentance. This is one of the most important holy days in the liturgical calendar. Ash Wednesday opens the season of Lent, a season of prayer, fasting and almsgiving.
Click to Pray – The Pope’s Prayer Network
Click to Pray is a platform that invites people from around the world to accompany the Pope on a mission of compassion for the world. It can be accessed through the website, or mobile app.
WYD 2019 – Panama
World Youth Day (WYD) is a worldwide encounter with the Pope, celebrated every three years in a different country. WYD 2019 has just been celebrated in Panama City.
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Our Beloved ‘Father D’
The visionary and inspiration behind Understanding Faith, Father Leo Donnelly, passed away on Wednesday 23rd January, 2019.
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2019 – The Year of Luke
The liturgical year begins with the first Sunday of Advent. This liturgical year began on the 2nd December, 2018. In this liturgical year, which is cycle C, the Church reflects on the Gospel of Luke. In this liturgical year, most Sunday readings are drawn from Luke’s Gospel.
The Birth of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke
The Gospels of both Matthew and Luke detail the birth of Jesus. Both of these narratives are more the than a mere story, and certainly not a fairy tale. The gospels are theological reflections on the meaning of Jesus as the long awaited Messiah who is revealed to be the universal saviour of all people.