What has been the worst temptation of your life? Whatever its nature, Jesus, our exemplar, has generically overcome it. Today’s gospel records first, his sacrificing
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TRULY BAPTIZED?
Why do we baptize babies who are unaware of its meaning? Because parents, godparents, and,indeed, the entire community commits appropriately to help the child (or
Read moreAND WHAT’S YOUR GIFT?
Today’s lessons and gospel speak of God’s revolutionary acceptance of us gentiles along with the Hebrews. The gospel spotlights 3 gifts from the gentile magi.
Read moreHappy New Year
Yes, it’s New Years Day in our church calendar, and time for our New Year’s resolution. For Christians, there really is just one ultimate resolution,
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Savings gone! Health failing! Relationships fractured! Often,life seems unbearable. I recall a friend who was alcoholic. Despite good intentions, counselling, and rehab centers, he could
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Do we seek the stature of being wealthy, religious, or powerful? Be aware! Jesus condemns such attitudes in today’s gospel. He describes a poor widow
Read moreSERENE SILENCE!
Errands; work; meals; relationships! We are a busy people. Jesus was also busy: teaching, travelling, healing. Yet, from the midst of noisy activity, Jesus summons
Read moreFAMILY CAN HURT!
Do you suffer with strained relationships within your family? Isn’t it true: those whom we love are the ones who can really hurt us. Today’s
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“Follow the law , or get out!” That’s one way to treat immigrants, but not the Christian way. In today’s gospel, Jesus teaches a lesson
Read moreUNDERSTANDING THE TRINITY?
Today is Trinity Sunday, but “so what”? It’s surely a fundamental teaching of our faith, but no one understands it anyway. After all, how can
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