Archive for November, 2013

Young Adults (18‐35) Advent Retreat, 29 November to 1 December, Worth Abbey Benedictine Monastery, Sussex

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Young Adults (18‐35) Advent Retreat, 29 November to 1 December, Worth Abbey Benedictine Monastery, Sussex

The Return of the King Young Adults (18‐35) Advent Retreat Friday 29th November – Sunday 1st December @ Worth Abbey Benedictine Monastery, Sussex Talks – Space & Stillness – Prayer – Friendship A retreat to […]

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The attempt to impose abortion-on-demand via Brussels

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The attempt to impose abortion-on-demand via Brussels

The European Parliament recently voted against an attempt to make abortion a ‘human right’ in the EU. So far, so reassuring. But the margin was narrow. And the debate exposed the growing hostility to freedom of conscience […]

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How to keep your faith at university

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How to keep your faith at university

How to keep your faith at university: a homily by Fr Stephen Wang, given at Newman House Catholic Chaplaincy.

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The extraordinary power hidden within the Creed we profess each Sunday

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The extraordinary power hidden within the Creed we profess each Sunday

Millions of Catholics do it every Sunday. In the middle of Mass, we profess our faith in the Creed. Now, maybe it’s just Brentwood Cathedral, but when I look out at my congregation reciting the […]

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How you can help publicise the Jericho Tree website

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How you can help publicise the Jericho Tree website

If you have been enjoying these Jericho Tree articles, please help us to publicise the site over the next few weeks and months. We hope that the readership will grow over time, so that more […]

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The ‘Catholics and youth culture’ problem: how to use the culture without dumbing down the faith

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The ‘Catholics and youth culture’ problem: how to use the culture without dumbing down the faith

There is an ongoing debate about how much the Catholic Church should embrace youth culture in its quest to reach out to young people. What happens when the Catholic faith meets contemporary culture? What are […]

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