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      • Bishop Vincent’s Homily for the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time

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        Pope Leo has proclaimed this year a special Franciscan Jubilee, offering the faithful a plenary indulgence to foster spiritual renewal and inviting us to imitate St Francis' love of God, fellow human beings and all creation....
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        Bishop Vincent’s Homily for the 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time

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        26/07/2026
        Our hope is not attached to results and successes of temporal nature. It is rooted in the life, suffering, death and resurrection of Jesus. Today’s liturgy reminds us that nothing in this world, not even human frailty and sinfulness, can derail God’s plan....
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