Parish Bulletin
Extract from a Letter of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI Vatican City, 6 February 2022
https://press.vatican.va/content/salastampa/en/bollettino/pubblico/2022/02/08/220208b.html
“Quite soon, I shall find myself before the final judge of my life. Even though, as I look back on my long life, I can have great reason for fear and trembling, I am nonetheless of good cheer, for I trust firmly that the Lord is not only the just judge, but also the friend and brother who himself has already suffered for my shortcomings, and is thus also my advocate, my “Paraclete”. In light of the hour of judgement, the grace of being a Christian becomes all the more clear to me. It grants me knowledge, and indeed friendship, with the judge of my life, and thus allows me to pass confidently through the dark door of death. In this regard, I am constantly reminded of what John tells us at the beginning of the Apocalypse: he sees the Son of Man in all his grandeur and falls at his feet as though dead. Yet He, placing his right hand on him, says to him: “Do not be afraid! It is I…” (cf. Rev 1:12-17).”
Synod 2023 Preparatory Document can be obtained at Synod Vademecum
The Archdiocese of Johannesburg has a web page here https://www.catholicjhb.org.za/synod/ and have put out this synod booklet
The Angelus
Set an alarm on your phone to remind you to pray at 6am, noon and 6pm. Alternatively, download the Angelus App (set the times that you would like to be reminded in settings):
Angelus App on Android or Praying the Angelus by Magnificat on iphones
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