Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time
Deuteronomy 18:15-20
1 Corinthians 7:32-35
Mark 1:21-28
In Sunday's first reading Moses told the Israelites, "A prophet like me will the Lord, your God raise up for you among your own kin; to him you...
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January 25, 2012
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January 17, 2012
Third Sunday of Ordinary Time Jonah 3:1-5, 10 1 Corinthians 7:29-31 Mark 1:14-20 Just what does Jesus mean when He says, "The kingdom of God is at hand"? Let us take a closer look at what He is saying. Suppose God gave you a large, comfortable home overlooking the ocean, where daily you could see the white water created by the ocean waves... |
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January 11, 2012
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 2012 1 Samuel 3:3b-10, 19 1 Corinthians 6:13c-15a, 17-20 John 1:35-42 You who have just heard God calling Samuel in today's first reading, and Jesus calling his disciples to "Come and see," know that... |
January 4, 2012
Feast of the Epiphany
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December 26, 2011
There is a timeless beauty in the concept of Santa Claus bringing gifts to children. It opens the children's hearts to the experience of receiving free gifts from someone whom they do not know, but who seems to know them! This speaks to the child's hunger, and the adults' hunger, to receive unearned love. At Christmas that unearned gift of love lies in a manger in a stable. That gift is the Word made flesh! That Word... |
December 14, 2011
All who long for something greater than themselves, rejoice in today's readings. When King David wants to build a more fitting dwelling place for the ark of God, God in turn tells David that He, Himself, will build a house, a dynasty for David, and will raise up from David's loins an heir whose kingdom will last forever! David had experienced many, many fierce battles in his lifetime, and the news that God would raise... |
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December 7, 2011
The above words are very consoling words, if we know our true identity as sinners in need of salvation. If you want to discover your true identity, then consider these words from St. Bertrand, as found in the current issue of Magnificat, pages 154-155. Referring to John the Baptist, he says, "We can put one of our ears close to the gate of hell, listening to the inconsolable wailing. We can put our other ear... |
November 30, 2011
Advent is a time of hope for sin-laden humanity. All of mankind knows the burden of guilt, which weighs heavily upon its psyche, but only God can bring hope to sinful man. In today's first reading, God is speaking a word of comfort to the Israelites in captivity, now in Babylon for 50 years, because of sin and idolatry. The Israelites felt abandoned by God because of their past sins. We can... |
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November 23, 2011
First Sunday of Advent
In the first reading on this First Sunday of Advent, Isaiah expresses the common cry of all humanity, the cry for something bigger, better and more fulfilling than what sinful humanity has to offer. It is an open acknowledgment that humanity needs a savior. "You, Lord, are our father, our redeemer you are... |
November 16, 2011
Feast of Christ the King - 2011 Ezekiel 34:11-12,15-17 1Corinthians 15:20-26,28 Matthew 25: 31-46
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