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Goodevening! from the book by Fr Alexandre Awi Mello called " She is my Motger" ... Even though it is not a feast day in the Universal Church, FRANCISmade a pount of sending a message to the Americas for the Feast of Our Lady of Guadelupe, during the Geberal Audience the day before the feast in 2013(11vDecember2013): " When Our Lady appeared t9 Saint Juan Diego, he4 face was that of a mestiza and her garments bore many symbols of the native culture. Like Jesus, Mary is close ti all her sons and daughters; as a concerned motger, she accompanies them on their way through life. She shares all the joys and hopes, the sorrows and troubles of God's People, which is made up of men and women of every race and nation." On that day he also said: "When the image od thevirgin appeared on Juan Diego's "tilma"[blanket], it was the prophecy of the embrace: Mary's embrace of all the peoples of the vast expanses of America-the peoples who already lived th...

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Goodevening! from a book called," Christianity in India: ITS TRUE FACE" I quote," Father Guido Colussi, was an Italian like Father Cerato. He was born in 1912-the year in which I too was born-has been in India since 1928. He says,' I know more about Indian affairs than I do about affairs in Italy.' Having made a choice long ago, to think that he might have made a wrong choice and labourer under it all these years-it was rather absurd to think that the choice so made had been wrong.... 4he took me to a neighbouring parish where he made enquiries as to how ' the new University's coming on, meaning the elementary school building that was being put up. In the local bazaar I saw him bargaining about the price of some Dal like any native, threatening to cease to be the Marwari's customer if he would not reduce the price.Coming out of the shop he told me the Marwaris make a lot of money but they have not profited in any way; their women are uneducated, th...

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Goodevening! From the archies calender... Remember not to pour antifreeze or oil on the ground, into storm sewers, or down the drain. Each type of liquid waste has its own options for recycling, so check with local authorities before making any move. IT IS HORRIFYING THAT WE HAVE TO FIGHT OUR OWN GOVERNMENT TO SAVE THE ENVIRONMENT Buy coffee that's organic and shade grown( no need to clear cut forests ), brew it with filtered tap water ( no paper waste )or use a filter less method, then compost the coffee grounds or use them to fertilize your garden. Farmers administer antibiotics to prevent animals from getting sick in cramped conditions. Fewer antibiotics in the bodies of the animals we eat means fewer antibiotics in our bodies, and a lessened chance of contributing to the rise of drug-resistant bacteria. To avoid spraying for pests or even having to lay a hand on the odd insects that wander into your homes, find the places where they enter and block them up....

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goodevening! from my grandfather's bible... 3rvised standard version catholic wdition the word of God today... RUTH 4: 13 - 18 So Bo'az took Ruth and she became his wife; and he went in ti her, and the Lord gave ger conception, and she bore a son. Tgen the women said to Na'omi," Blessed be the Lord, who has not left you this day without bext of kin; and may his name be renowned in Israel! He shall bevto you a restorer of lufe and a nourisher of your old age; for your daughter-in-law who loves you, who is more to ypu than seven sons, has borne him. Then Na'omi took the child and laid him in her bosom, and became his nurse. Andctge women of the neighbourhood gave him a name, saying," A song has been born to Na'omi. they named him Obed; he was the fatger of Jesse, the Father of David. Now these are the descendants of Perez: Peresz was the fatger of Hezr9n, Hezron of Ram, Ram of Ammin'adab, Ammin'adab of Nahshon, nahshon of salmon, salmon of bo...

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Goodevening! From the earth book... Rainforests In simple terms, rainforests are places with a lot of rain and many trees. They are terming with life- more than half the world's species are concentrated in rainforests, despite these habitats only taking up 6% of the Earth's surface. They used to stretch to 14%, but human activity has resulted in more than half of the world's rainforests being cut down, and the remaining forests are under severe threat. Amazon rainforest Stretching across nine countries, this is the largest tropical rainforest in the world. Its 400 billion trees help to produce about 20% of the world's oxygen. It boasts an extraordinary variety of life, including 40,000 plant species. 1,300 bird species, 3,000 fish species, 430 mammal species and around 2.5 million insect species, a handful of which you see in the picture: 1. HARPY EAGLE-world's largest and most powerful eagle. 2. THREE-TOED SLOTH-so slow that algae grow on its fur. 3. SMOKY ...

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Goodevening! From the Archies calender... "'HEAVEN IS UNDER OUR FEET AS WELL AS OVER OUR HEADS'" Develop the habit of turning off the tap while you brush your teeth or shave.Start now, and save up to five gallons of water everyday. Make sure everyone in your household does the same; post a reminder above the sink, if necessary. Plant seeds of different ornamental plants in containers that are waste and gift those plants on birthdays and anniversaries to contribute to the environment. Make sure that the meat you eat is the right kind; free-range. If it is pumped full of hormones, it grows bigger, faster but is unhealthy. When printer cartridges run few, give them a shake to get at the last bits of ink. Finally, always ask yourself if you really need that printed document; store your files electronically instead. Bilological diversity in an environment indicated by numbers of different species of plants and animals. A diverse ecosystem is a health...

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Goodevening! From the earth book... ""Earth Regions"" ""I dream of our vast deserts, of our forests, of all our great wilderness.""- Nelson Mandela The richness of Earth is in its variety-on a tour of the globe an explorer may encounter lush, tropical rainforests, deep and mysterious oceans, dry and dusty deserts and frigid, frozen poles. In addition to the usual environments and habitats, we also take a peek at cold- weather rainforests, deep-sea sulfur vents, islands of all shapes and sizes and Earth's most extreme regions, which defy ordinary classification. from national catholuc broadcasting council, Canada... Father Matthew McCarthy We read the scriptures, and we see what Jesus did, it just reminds me of what Pope Francis is asking for the Church, in terms of how to journey with other people. Together. Jesus begins by approaching those who are walking. So what that means, is that I have to actually have my head up, and I have to...