For Pope Francis’ August Intention:

For World Youth Day

We pray the World Youth Day in Lisbon will help young people to live and witness the Gospel in their own lives.

Matthew 13:44-52
Jesus said to the crowds, ‘The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field which someone has found; he hides it again, goes off happy, sells everything he owns and buys the field. ‘Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls; when he finds one of great value he goes and sells everything he owns and buys it. ‘Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a dragnet cast into the sea that brings in a haul of all kinds. When it is full, the fishermen haul it ashore; then, sitting down, they collect the good ones in a basket and throw away those that are no use. This is how it will be at the end of time: the angels will appear and separate the wicked from the just to throw them into the blazing furnace where there will be weeping and grinding of teeth. ‘Have you understood all this?’ They said, ‘Yes.’ And he said to them, ‘Well then, every scribe who becomes a disciple of the kingdom of heaven is like a householder who brings out from his storeroom things both new and old.’

COVID - CROSS - CHRIST

The Passion narratives according to St. Matthew's Gospel (26 :14 - 27 :66 ) in the context of Corona Virus presently, makes me feel that we are indeed like the disciples of Jesus.

ROSHINI - SAA: A SACERDOTAL SILVER JUBILEE GIFT OF FR ELIAS FRANK TO BABIES IN NEED OF HOPE

"Roshni", which means a ray of light, is the name of three children related projects at Ekpere village, in the Diocese of Asansol.