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The Holy Face of Jesus – Novena Day 1

Michael McFarland Campbell

The Holy Face of Jesus I firmly wish that my face reflecting the intimate pains of my soul, the suffering and love of my heart, be more honoured! Whoever gazes upon me already consoles me. (Our Lord Jesus Christ to Sister Pierina) Daily Preparatory Prayer O Most Holy and Blessed Trinity, through the intercession of Holy Mary, whose soul was pierced through by a sword of sorrow at the sight of the passion of her Divine Son, we ask your help in making a perfect Novena of reparation with Jesus, united with all His sorrows, love and total abandonment. We now implore all the … Continue reading The Holy Face of Jesus – Novena Day 1

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Different Translations

Andrew McFarland Campbell

There are two passages in the New Testament that are often used to prove that same-sex relationships are wrong. They are 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 and 1 Timothy 1:10. Let’s have a look at 1 Corinthians. Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral nor idolaters nor adulterers nor male prostitutes nor homosexual offenders nor thieves nor the greedy nor drunkards nor slanderers nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God. (1 Corinthians 6:9-10, NIV) Read the rest of the post at Faith and Pride. Continue reading Different Translations

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it’s not difficult to get the words right

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God save the Queen - Dia leis an Bhanríon.

On Accession Day, I thought I’d give a little hand to all the Ulstermen and women who seem to have some confusion about the words of the National Anthem. Continue reading “it’s not difficult to get the words right”

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Romans 1 and Sound Bite Theology

Andrew McFarland Campbell

Romans chapter 1:26-27 is sometimes taken to be a quick proof that all gay relationships are wrong. Because of this, God gave them over to shameful lusts. Even their women exchanged natural sexual relations for unnatural ones. In the same way the men also abandoned natural relations with women and were inflamed with lust for one another. Men committed shameful acts with other men, and received in themselves the due penalty for their error. (TNIV) If you take this New Testament sound bite out of context, it does seem to be pretty comprehensive in its condemnation. However, it isn’t nearly … Continue reading Romans 1 and Sound Bite Theology

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Faith and Pride – Men of Sodom

Michael McFarland Campbell

Gyronny Herald contributor, Andrew McFarland, has just written an article on Faith and Pride. When you read the any book you have to be careful to read what it says, not what you think it says. This is particularly true when it comes to books that people quote from, like the Bible. Snipping a quote out of context can often lead to a misunderstanding about what the passage actually means. The story of Sodom is a good example of where misunderstanding can occur if you just look at the wrong verses. Read the rest of the article at Faith and … Continue reading Faith and Pride – Men of Sodom

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family and love is what counts at Christmas

Michael McFarland Campbell

Every Christmas for I don’t know how long we have had rows in our family. This year, I am glad to say that it has been much reduced. I am hoping that this will continue into the New Year. As I have discovered, my family is in no way unique in this Christmas rowing tendency. Luckily for me, I am not alone at Christmas. My hugs go to Spidey – whose post yesterday made me cry. Whatever, is going on over there – I’ve been sending good thoughts her way – and I hope they make it through. One Christmas … Continue reading family and love is what counts at Christmas

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the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ according to the Flesh

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In the 5199th year of the creation of the world, form the time when God in the beginning created the heaven and earth; the 2957th year after the flood; the 2015th year from the birth of Abraham; the 1510th year from Moses, and the going forth of the people of Israel into Egypt; the 1032nd year from the anointing of David King; in the 65th week according to the prophecy of Daniel; in the 194th Olympiad; the 752nd year from the foundation of the City of Rome; the 42nd year of the rule of Octavian Augustus, all the earth being … Continue reading the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ according to the Flesh

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The Vigil of the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ

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The Vigil of the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ. At Cracow in Poland, the birthday of St John of Kanti, Priest and Confessor, who was famous for his learning, zeal for spreading the faith, virtues and miracles. Pope Clement ⅩⅢ added him to the number of the saints; his festival, however, is kept on October 20. At Spoleto, St Gregory, Priest and Martyr, who in the time of the Emperors Diocletian and Maximian was first scourged with knottel cudgels, and then, after suffering the gridiron and imprisonment, was beaten on his knees with iron rods and his sides burnt … Continue reading The Vigil of the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ

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continuing along the path with my brother…

Michael McFarland Campbell

Whilst attending and now a member of All Souls Church (2nd Presbyterian and York Street) Presbyterian at present, many people have been wondering how I can manage to reconcile this with where I have been on my own spiritual journey up until now. Having found a small book* at the back of All Souls, I reproduce one part of what is written in it.

Since in the Non-Subscribing Presbyterian Church all members are free, and there are no compulsory things about which all must believe exactly alike, Non-Subscribing Presbyterians have no official creed. But perhaps we could sum up the kind of things that they do believe in some such statement as the following. You will notice that most of the words in this statement are taken straight from the Bible. That is just as it should be; Continue reading “continuing along the path with my brother…”

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O Sapientia – 17 December

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The text of today‘s antiphon is

O Wisdom, who came forth from the mouth of the Most High, reaching from one end to the other, powerfully and sweetly ordering all things: come to teach us the way of prudence.

Jesus, the Word or Wisdom of God, is like a bridge reaching from heaven to earth and from earth to heaven. We are invited to journey towards our Father by stepping on this bridge and following where it leads. Walking this ‘way of prudence’ helps to make the kingdom of God visible in our time. The one who utters the invitation is none less than the Messiah himself.

with thanks to Godzdogz.op.org – the English Dominican Studentate

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