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We are an international community of Catholic missionaries – priests and brothers – founded in 1875. Globally, over 6000 members serve in more than 70 countries

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Today's readings urge us to persevere and have faith in God and also remind ourselves of our responsibility to share our faith with others through our witness and example, reflects Fr Elmer Ibarra SVD:
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In today's gospel the apostles are pleading with Jesus, “Increase our faith”. However, Jesus insisted that even if our faith is as small as a mustard seed, it is more than enough. So, what can we make of this saying of Jesus? https://t.co/TqOLv0V2hL

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The Provincial Assembly for the SVD Australia Province is underway this week, with about 70 missionaries from Australia, New Zealand, Thailand and Myanmar gathering in Melbourne, along with guest speaker Fr Antonio Pernia SVD, a former Superior-General: https://t.co/WaXz42sUlT

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Congratulations to Fr Boni Buahendri SVD, who has been appointed as the 8th Provincial Superior for the SVD AUS Province for the forthcoming triennium, which will be effective from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2028: https://t.co/nYMeI9qXFV

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Today, the Church celebrates the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross. We don't celebrate in some sad way or because we want to suffer or because we feel sorry for Christ, but because we have been saved through Jesus Christ & His death on the Cross. https://t.co/k2rFi4DOCu

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Today's gospel reading is all about humility and hospitality of heart. In his reflection, Fr Bill Burt SVD recalls a personal story where one of the 'little' ones was shown to be the most important. Read Fr Bill's reflection: https://t.co/zet5ULYurb

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Today's gospel tells us that as Jesus approached his destiny in Jerusalem, he chose 72 disciples and sent them to proclaim the Kingdom of God. Like any good master, he gave them instructions about how to conduct themselves in going about this mission: https://t.co/KCEwELfILY

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Today we celebrate the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul. St Peter reminds us to stay grounded in the truth of Christ. St Paul reminds us to go out bravely and share that truth. Together, they show us what it means to be missionary disciples: https://t.co/2Cjzhj84vW

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Today, as we celebrate this feast of the Body and Blood of Christ, let us continue to appreciate the great gift of Jesus to us, truly present in the Eucharist, so that he may become a part of us and also we may have some part of him: https://t.co/f3MzZ1mRBW

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Among the doctrines of our faith, nothing is more mysterious than the dogma of the Trinity. Simply put, we have one God but in three distinct persons. It doesn’t mean that we have three gods but it also doesn’t mean that we have a God who is alone: https://t.co/HRlsEWevgl

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The Ascension of Jesus teaches us that as he goes back to his Father in heaven, the mission of Jesus continues with us. We are now his eyes, his ears, his hands and his feet here on earth, reflects Fr Elmer Ibarra SVD: https://t.co/XkseNE9CfD

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This Sunday's scripture readings offer profound answers about peace to a troubled world—they speak of a deep and lasting peace that comes from God and transforms the way we live: https://t.co/BvO1N4YiDL

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In today's gospel, Jesus is not only asking us to love one another but is actually commanding us to love one another. Isn’t it strange? Jesus is asking us to love, not just as a matter of feeling or infatuation, but as a decision: https://t.co/kwcxc6ANkI

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In today's gospel we hear Jesus identifying himself as the Good Shepherd. And indeed he is, guiding us in right paths, giving us courage & strength even in our darkest moments, spreading a banquet for us & inviting us to dwell in God’s house forever: https://t.co/koBmmPPhzJ

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In today's Gospel reading we hear how the commissioning of Peter & the disciples by the Risen Christ transforms them from frightened, dejected followers into bold witnesses & proclaimers of the Gospel, even unto death, reflects Fr John Quang SVD https://t.co/Ka4h5pvHeA

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Jesus said: "You call me Master and Lord and rightly; so I am. If I, then, the Lord and Master, have washed your feet, you should wash each other's feet. I have given you an example so that you may copy what I have done to you." (Jn 13:13-15)
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In today's Gospel reading we hear the story of the woman accused of adultery. Jesus' response to her situation sets her free before her detractors. No longer bound by her past, she was free to embrace the ‘new thing’ of knowing Christ: https://t.co/jog2yqhzM7

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This Sunday, the Fourth Sunday of Lent, we reflect on the well-known story of The Prodigal Son. Fr Bill Burt SVD reflects that one of the beautiful themes in Jesus’ teachings is the idea that God is inclusive, and that God does not reject anyone: https://t.co/6MUMoZappx

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In today's gospel reading, Jesus was led by the Holy Spirit into the wilderness, to spend 40 days and nights in prayer and fasting. The Holy Spirit not only led Jesus into temptation but also gave Him the sustaining power to overcome the temptations. https://t.co/XSu61Y1kPQ

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In today's gospel reading we hear that a good heart is a like a good tree – it can produce only good fruits, and bad words and actions come from a bad heart, reflects Fr John Quang SVD: https://t.co/ygChUZRU3u