Friday 28th of August St Augustine “We preach a crucified Christ, the power and wisdom of God.” 1 Corinthians 1:17-25 Pope Leo is a member of the Augustinian order, which is based on the spiritual rules of life written by
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Saturday 29th of August “God chose what is foolish by human reckoning, to shame the wise.” 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 It’s hard to admit our weaknesses, whether we’re ill but not wanting to take a break, or a struggle we’re facing
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Sunday 30th of August “Get behind me, Satan!’ Matthew 16:21-27 What is our reaction to bad news, or when we are confronted with a reality or truth that is hard to believe or process? Perhaps, like Peter, we take the
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Monday 31st of August “The only knowledge I claimed was of the crucified Christ.” 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 In today’s passage, Paul emphasizes preaching the gospel with humility, relying on God’s Spirit rather than human wisdom, so that faith and the
Weekend Silent Retreat ” Come, Listen. Live”
WEEKEND SILENT RETREAT Date: 4 – 6 September 2026 (Friday – Sunday) Venue: Carmel House, Varroville Price: $295 (full linen) or $270 (part linen) Contact: Verbum Dei Female Missionaries (02) 9341 5848 or verbumdeisydney@gmail.com
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Tuesday 28th of April “The Father and I are one.“ John 10:22-30 For some people, no amount of proof or argument will ever be enough to lead them to believe in the identity of Jesus as the Son of God.
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Wednesday 29th of April “I, the light, have come into the world.” John 12:44-50 We are blessed to have Jesus guiding us and shining his light into our lives so that we may walk the right path. Many people remain
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Thursday 30th of April “Whoever welcomes the one I send welcomes me.” John 13:16-20 In today’s reading, Jesus speaks to his disciples after washing their feet. He demonstrates through his actions the way the disciples are called to humbly serve,
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Friday 1st of May “A prophet is only despised in his own country.“ Matthew 13:54-58 How do people react when we share God’s wisdom with them? God’s word may speak to us through our prayer or through guidelines that we
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Saturday 2nd of May “To have seen me is to have seen the father.’ John 14:7-14 In today’s reading, Jesus reveals that he is in the Father and the Father is in him. This is evident through the words he