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There are no Checkpoints in Heaven by Ramzy Baroud

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Father Dave

Ramzy Baroud reflects on his upbringing and the life of his father – an impoverished refugee, but a man who maintained his dignity to the last. I still vividly remember my father’s face – wrinkled, apprehensive, warm – as he … Continue reading →

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Fear in Gaza by Mohammed Omer

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Father Dave

Attacks over the last few days by Israel have killed around 100 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, including a number of young boys who were playing soccer when the tank’s shell landed. As the violence continues, 22-year-old journalist and photographer, … Continue reading →

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“We are a Democracy!” by Hugh (International Solidarity Movement)

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Father Dave

“They claim they are a democracy, what democracy! No democracy treats people in this way! They are no democracy, they are stupid, they are evil!” Walking through Bethlehem yesterday I was stopped by a taxi driver I have come to … Continue reading →

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Faithful Servants (A sermon on Luke 12:35-40)

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Father Dave

“Stay dressed for action and keep your lamps burning, and be like men who are waiting for their master to come home from the wedding feast, so that they may open the door to him at once when he comes … Continue reading →

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Looking Through the Eyes of Jesus (Luke 7:36-50)

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Father Dave

“One of the Pharisees asked Jesus to eat with him, and he went into the Pharisee’s house and took his place at the table. And a woman in the city, who was a sinner, having learned that he was eating … Continue reading →

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