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,
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 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
Read morePENTECOST? SO WHAT?
What is Pentecost? Actually, Israel celebrated at Pentecost God’s giving them the law on Mt. Sinai. However, the celebration of the law evolved among Christians
Read moreWWORD COMES FIRST
Jesus had just enjoyed a victorious day during which he had healed many, and now the entire village of Capharnaum was seeking him out. His
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Epiphany means the manifestation of God. But notice Matthew’s story describes not God’s royal throne nor palace but a “house” in which a mother, father,
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Priests and Levites ask John that same question in today’s gospel. I recall a teacher once asking that question of me. I responded, “I am
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