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Becoming the Answer (A sermon on Luke 13:1-9)

Posted on March 25, 2019 by Father Dave

“Now there were some present at that time who told Jesus about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mixed with their sacrifices. Jesus answered, “Do you think that these Galileans were worse sinners than all the other Galileans because they … Continue reading →

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Back in the Wilderness? (A sermon on Luke 4:1-13 )

Posted on March 11, 2019 by Father Dave

“Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness, where for forty days he was tempted by the devil.” (Luke 4:1-2a) Here we are, back in the wilderness with Jesus, … Continue reading →

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Extremists for Love (A sermon on Luke 6:27-30)

Posted on February 25, 2019 by Father Dave

“But I say to you that listen, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you. If anyone strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also; and … Continue reading →

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Dreaming the dream of Jesus (A sermon on Luke 4:21-30)

Posted on February 5, 2019 by Father Dave

“When they heard this, all in the synagogue were filled with rage. They got up, drove him out of the town, and led him to the brow of the hill on which their town was built, so that they might … Continue reading →

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Epiphany 2018 (A sermon on Matthew 2:1-12)

Posted on February 4, 2019 by Father Dave

In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, asking, “Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star … Continue reading →

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Jesus revealed His Glory! (A sermon on John 2:1-11)

Posted on February 4, 2019 by Father Dave

When the wine gave out, the mother of Jesus said to him, “They have no wine.” And Jesus said to her, “Woman, what concern is that to you and to me? My hour has not yet come.” His mother said … Continue reading →

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Meet the men of Manus Island

Posted on January 26, 2019 by Father Dave

I must share something that has touched my heart today and brought me great hope. It’s this video with the relatively innocuous title, “PHILOXENIA Episode 3 MANUS”, but there’s more to this production that the title suggests! In November 2017 … Continue reading →

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Julian Assange nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

Posted on January 11, 2019 by Father Dave

PRESS RELEASE – EMBARGOED – MONDAY 7th JANUARY, 2019 MAIREAD MAGUIRE, NOBEL PEACE LAUREATE, 224 LISBURN ROAD, BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND  email:  info@peacepeople.com  website; www.peacepeople.com;  Tel(O28) 90 663465 RE; NOMINATION OF MR. JULIAN ASSANGE, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, WIKILEAKS, FOR THE 2019 NOBEL PEACE … Continue reading →

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Fighting for the Men of Manus – December 2018

Posted on December 21, 2018 by Father Dave

It was December 19th – just a week before Christmas 2018 – when I travelled to Port Moresby to fight alongside Ezatuallah Kakar – Manus Island detainee and professional boxer. The idea was to support him personally and to help … Continue reading →

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