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NIGERIA: Bishop Badejo sends goodwill message as Muslims celebrate Eid-el-Kabir.
In a message of congratulation to Muslim brothers and sisters in Nigeria, and elsewhere, Nigeria’s Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of Oyo, Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo, has commended cordial relations between Catholics and Muslims in his area.
The goodwill message, jointly signed with the Diocesan Director of Inter-religious Dialogue, Fr. Joseph Ogundipe, Bishop Badejo called upon Muslims and Catholics to continue to trust God and work together for peace.

NIGERIA: Bishop Badejo sends goodwill message as Muslims celebrate Eid-el-Kabir.
In a message of congratulation to Muslim brothers and sisters in Nigeria, and elsewhere, Nigeria’s Catholic Bishop of the Diocese of Oyo, Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo, has commended cordial relations between Catholics and Muslims in his area.
The goodwill message, jointly signed with the Diocesan Director of Inter-religious Dialogue, Fr. Joseph Ogundipe, Bishop Badejo called upon Muslims and Catholics to continue to trust God and work together for peace.

PRAYER TO TEH HOLY SPIRIT🙏
Breathe into me Holy Spirit, That all my thoughts may be holy. Move in me, Holy Spirit, that my work, too, may be holy. Attract my heart, Holy Spirit, that I may love only what is holy. Strengthen me, Holy Spirit, that I may defend all that is holy. Protect me, Holy Spirit, that I always may be holy. PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT: Spirit of wisdom and understanding, enlighten our minds to perceive the mysteries of the universe in relation to eternity. Spirit of right judgment and courage, guide us and make us firm in our baptismal decision to follow Jesus' way of love. Spirit of knowledge and reverence, help us to see the lasting value of justice and mercy in our everyday dealings with one another. May we respect life as we work to solve problems of family and nation, economy and ecology. Spirit of God, spark our faith, hope and love into new action each day. Fill our lives with wonder and awe in your presence which penetrates all creation. Amen.

PRAYER TO TEH HOLY SPIRIT🙏
Breathe into me Holy Spirit, That all my thoughts may be holy. Move in me, Holy Spirit, that my work, too, may be holy. Attract my heart, Holy Spirit, that I may love only what is holy. Strengthen me, Holy Spirit, that I may defend all that is holy. Protect me, Holy Spirit, that I always may be holy. PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT: Spirit of wisdom and understanding, enlighten our minds to perceive the mysteries of the universe in relation to eternity. Spirit of right judgment and courage, guide us and make us firm in our baptismal decision to follow Jesus' way of love. Spirit of knowledge and reverence, help us to see the lasting value of justice and mercy in our everyday dealings with one another. May we respect life as we work to solve problems of family and nation, economy and ecology. Spirit of God, spark our faith, hope and love into new action each day. Fill our lives with wonder and awe in your presence which penetrates all creation. Amen.

We need to develop an “ecology of the heart”
“Compassion is born from contemplation”, the Pope said, and by learning to truly rest we can be authentically compassionate. By staying close to the Lord and true to who we are, all of our activities and outreach will not have the better of us, the Pope said, summarizing it by saying “We need an ‘ecology of the heart’, that is made up of rest, contemplation and compassion”.

We need to develop an “ecology of the heart”
“Compassion is born from contemplation”, the Pope said, and by learning to truly rest we can be authentically compassionate. By staying close to the Lord and true to who we are, all of our activities and outreach will not have the better of us, the Pope said, summarizing it by saying “We need an ‘ecology of the heart’, that is made up of rest, contemplation and compassion”.

Today's prayer!!
A Prayer for Peace of Mind (by Saint Francis Xavier Cabrini)
FORTIFY me with the grace of Your Holy Spirit and give Your peace to my soul that I may be free from all needless anxiety, solicitude and worry. Help me to desire always that which is pleasing and acceptable to You so that Your will may be my will.

Today's prayer!!
A Prayer for Peace of Mind (by Saint Francis Xavier Cabrini)
FORTIFY me with the grace of Your Holy Spirit and give Your peace to my soul that I may be free from all needless anxiety, solicitude and worry. Help me to desire always that which is pleasing and acceptable to You so that Your will may be my will.

[07/17/21]   With great sadness the Diocese of Camden announces the death of Father Alfred Onyutha, a priest of the Diocese of the Nebbi in Uganda, who has served in the Diocese of Camden since 2005. Father Onyutha was most recently assigned as a parochial vicar at Saint Padre Pio Parish in Vineland.

Father Onyutha was involved in a two-car crash with another driver in Franklin Township, NJ, after 9 PM on Friday, July 16. Both drivers were killed.

On behalf of the faithful of South Jersey, Bishop Dennis J. Sullivan expresses his condolences to the family of Father Onyutha and to the family of the other driver who was killed.

Bishop Sullivan asks the faithful to join with him in prayer for the deceased and all who love them. “This is a terrible and tragic loss for two families and for parishioners in two dioceses. We take comfort in our faith in the resurrection and ask the Lord to bestow his grace and mercy on the deceased and their loved ones.”

One of 10 children, Father Onyutha was born August 14, 1959, in Uganda. He was ordained on May 26, 1990, by Bishop Frederick Drandua in the Diocese of Nebbi, Uganda.

Father Onyutha’s assignments since ordination have included:

In the Diocese of Nebbi, four parish assignments over 15 years.

In the Diocese of Camden, assignments at Saint Joseph Parish, Somers Point; Infant Jesus Parish, Woodbury Heights; Holy Angels Parish and Underwood Memorial Hospital, Woodbury; Holy Family Parish, Sewell; and Saint Padre Pio Parish, Vineland

The Education Commission at Uganda Episcopal Conference (UEC) Catholic Secretariat is implementing the tree planting drive in schools and other tertiary institutions across the country with the vision to preserve and rejuvenate the environment.

Under the theme ‘Greening the School’, the tree planting drive was launched in the year 2019 in Lira with support from the Ministry of Water and Environment and collaboration from other partners like Food and Agricultural Organization-FAO among others.

Rev Fr Ronald Okello the Executive Secretary for Education commission says the tree planting drive is intended to promote Laudato Si, the Encyclical letter of His Holiness Pope Francis given to awaken the people to protect our common home.

The Education Commission at Uganda Episcopal Conference (UEC) Catholic Secretariat is implementing the tree planting drive in schools and other tertiary institutions across the country with the vision to preserve and rejuvenate the environment.

Under the theme ‘Greening the School’, the tree planting drive was launched in the year 2019 in Lira with support from the Ministry of Water and Environment and collaboration from other partners like Food and Agricultural Organization-FAO among others.

Rev Fr Ronald Okello the Executive Secretary for Education commission says the tree planting drive is intended to promote Laudato Si, the Encyclical letter of His Holiness Pope Francis given to awaken the people to protect our common home.

As Uganda continues to grapple with the virulent second wave of Covid-19 pandemic, the National Youth Coordinator of Uganda Episcopal Conference (UEC) has urged young people to use digital media as channels to share messages of hope and encouragement.

“Young people are now champions in the digital world. Use the digital tools and platforms to share messages of hope and encouragement; to carryout virtual meetings and conferences,” the Youths National Coordinator Ms. Joyce Zako highlighted in a message published Monday, July 12, adding that, “The digital tools can also be used to build resilience in the society and to avert future disasters.”

Zako reminds the young people to play their role in containing the spread of the “highly contagious virus” knowing that the “future economic and social consequences of the pandemic will heavily rely on them although different age cohorts have disproportionately been affected due to the existing inequalities within our communities.”

“Take personal commitment, approach and discipline in dealing with this virus in order to protect and safe guard yourselves and others from being infected,” she said in her message and continued, “Never get tired of following the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) of wearing face mask correctly, handwashing, keeping distance, no shaking of hands, avoiding public gatherings, avoid touching of your face (eyes, nose and mouth) because your contaminated hands may transfer the virus to your body through these openings, and in addition, avoid visiting friends.” Read more https://www.uecon.org/component/k2/item/109-youths-in-uganda-urged-to-share-messages-of-hope-through-digital-platforms

As Uganda continues to grapple with the virulent second wave of Covid-19 pandemic, the National Youth Coordinator of Uganda Episcopal Conference (UEC) has urged young people to use digital media as channels to share messages of hope and encouragement.

“Young people are now champions in the digital world. Use the digital tools and platforms to share messages of hope and encouragement; to carryout virtual meetings and conferences,” the Youths National Coordinator Ms. Joyce Zako highlighted in a message published Monday, July 12, adding that, “The digital tools can also be used to build resilience in the society and to avert future disasters.”

Zako reminds the young people to play their role in containing the spread of the “highly contagious virus” knowing that the “future economic and social consequences of the pandemic will heavily rely on them although different age cohorts have disproportionately been affected due to the existing inequalities within our communities.”

“Take personal commitment, approach and discipline in dealing with this virus in order to protect and safe guard yourselves and others from being infected,” she said in her message and continued, “Never get tired of following the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) of wearing face mask correctly, handwashing, keeping distance, no shaking of hands, avoiding public gatherings, avoid touching of your face (eyes, nose and mouth) because your contaminated hands may transfer the virus to your body through these openings, and in addition, avoid visiting friends.” Read more https://www.uecon.org/component/k2/item/109-youths-in-uganda-urged-to-share-messages-of-hope-through-digital-platforms

Pope appoints Auxiliary Bishop in Delhi, India
Pope Francis has appointed an Auxiliary Bishop in the Archdiocese of Delhi, the Indian capital. He is Father Deepak Valerian Tauro from Muzaffarpur Diocese in eastern India’s Bihar state. The 53-year-old native of southern India’s Karnataka state served as the Rector of St. Albert's College of Ranchi in Jharkhand state.

Pope appoints Auxiliary Bishop in Delhi, India
Pope Francis has appointed an Auxiliary Bishop in the Archdiocese of Delhi, the Indian capital. He is Father Deepak Valerian Tauro from Muzaffarpur Diocese in eastern India’s Bihar state. The 53-year-old native of southern India’s Karnataka state served as the Rector of St. Albert's College of Ranchi in Jharkhand state.

Prayer to St. Raphael, Angel of Happy Meetings
O Raphael, lead us towards those we are waiting for, those who are waiting for us! Raphael, Angel of Happy Meetings, lead us by the hand towards those we are looking for! May all our movements, all their movements, be guided by your Light and transfigured by your Joy.

Angel Guide of Tobias, lay the request we now address to you at the feet of Him on whose unveiled Face you are privileged to gaze. Lonely and tired, crushed by the separations and sorrows of earth, we feel the need of calling to you and of pleading for the protection of your wings, so that we may not be as strangers in the Province of Joy, all ignorant of the concerns of our country.

Remember the weak, you who are strong--you whose home lies beyond the region of thunder, in a land that is always peaceful, always serene, and bright with the resplendent glory of God. Amen.

Prayer to St. Raphael, Angel of Happy Meetings
O Raphael, lead us towards those we are waiting for, those who are waiting for us! Raphael, Angel of Happy Meetings, lead us by the hand towards those we are looking for! May all our movements, all their movements, be guided by your Light and transfigured by your Joy.

Angel Guide of Tobias, lay the request we now address to you at the feet of Him on whose unveiled Face you are privileged to gaze. Lonely and tired, crushed by the separations and sorrows of earth, we feel the need of calling to you and of pleading for the protection of your wings, so that we may not be as strangers in the Province of Joy, all ignorant of the concerns of our country.

Remember the weak, you who are strong--you whose home lies beyond the region of thunder, in a land that is always peaceful, always serene, and bright with the resplendent glory of God. Amen.

Prayer of the day Friday 16th
A Parent's Prayer for Their Children
O Father of mankind, who hast given unto me these my children, and committed them to my charge to bring them up for Thee, and to prepare them for everlasting life: assist me with Thy heavenly grace, that I may be able to fulfil this most sacred duty and stewardship. Teach me both what to give and what to withhold; when to reprove and when to forbear; make me gentle, yet firm; considerate and watchful; and deliver me equally from the weakness of indulgence, and the excess of severity; and grant that, both by word and example, I may be careful to lead them in the ways of wisdom and true pity, so that at last I may, with them, be admitted to the unspeakable joys of our true home in heaven, in the company of the blessed Angels and Saints.
Amen.

Prayer of the day Friday 16th
A Parent's Prayer for Their Children
O Father of mankind, who hast given unto me these my children, and committed them to my charge to bring them up for Thee, and to prepare them for everlasting life: assist me with Thy heavenly grace, that I may be able to fulfil this most sacred duty and stewardship. Teach me both what to give and what to withhold; when to reprove and when to forbear; make me gentle, yet firm; considerate and watchful; and deliver me equally from the weakness of indulgence, and the excess of severity; and grant that, both by word and example, I may be careful to lead them in the ways of wisdom and true pity, so that at last I may, with them, be admitted to the unspeakable joys of our true home in heaven, in the company of the blessed Angels and Saints.
Amen.

The first ever!!
International Religious Freedom Summit takes place in Washington, DC. with the support of the US Catholic Bishops' Conference.
In a mixed format, It brings together more than 40 organizations of different faiths and countries committed to upholding religious freedom across the world.

The first ever!!
International Religious Freedom Summit takes place in Washington, DC. with the support of the US Catholic Bishops' Conference.
In a mixed format, It brings together more than 40 organizations of different faiths and countries committed to upholding religious freedom across the world.

Pope Francis released from hospital returns to Vatican - Vatican News

Pope Francis released from hospital returns to Vatican - Vatican News The Pope leaves Gemelli hospital on Wednesday morning and visits the Basilica of Saint Mary Major to pray before the icon of the Virgin Mary Salus ...

Act of Charity
O my God, I love you above all things with my whole heart and soul because you are all good and worthy of all my love.
I love my neighbor as myself for the love of you.
I forgive all who have injured me and ask pardon of all whom I have injured. Amen.

Act of Charity
O my God, I love you above all things with my whole heart and soul because you are all good and worthy of all my love.
I love my neighbor as myself for the love of you.
I forgive all who have injured me and ask pardon of all whom I have injured. Amen.

Economic pressure must not compromise essential healthcare service
Pope Francis shared that during these days in the hospital he has experienced personally the importance of good health care, accessible to all, as it is Italy and other countries. He stressed that “This precious benefit must not be lost. It needs to be kept!”. This requires the commitment of all, he noted, “because it helps everyone and requires everyone’s contribution”. The Pope noted that economic pressures should not compromise the ability to provide essential healthcare service.

Economic pressure must not compromise essential healthcare service
Pope Francis shared that during these days in the hospital he has experienced personally the importance of good health care, accessible to all, as it is Italy and other countries. He stressed that “This precious benefit must not be lost. It needs to be kept!”. This requires the commitment of all, he noted, “because it helps everyone and requires everyone’s contribution”. The Pope noted that economic pressures should not compromise the ability to provide essential healthcare service.