Often, we are tempted, become discouraged, and faIl This reminds one of the 40 years of desert during which the Hebrews suffered the terrors of
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TEAR THE WALLS DOWN!
Do you recall church requiring our fasting on certain days of the year under pain of sin? Fasting is surely a worthy act of penance,
Read moreJESUS IS CALLING YOU!
Listen! Listen quietly and carefully in your heart. Hear Jesus proclaiming to you, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of people”. Yes, Jesus uttered
Read moreBEHOLD THE LAMB OF GOD
“Jesus is the Lamb of God,who takes away the sins of the world”,proclaims John- not however in some magical way extending through every generation. No!
Read moreA HAPPY AND PEACEFUL NEW YEAR!
Today’s first lesson from Isaiah rings in the new church year with a challenging resolution for each of us: peace. Christ’s peace, and thus ours,
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The Sadducees of today’s gospel did not believe in resurrection. They therefore challenged Jesus with an absurd story of seven brothers who married the same
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A leprous Samaritan in today’s gospel! Who could be more despised? Yet, Jesus heals him physically without words or fanfare. The man returns to Jesus
Read moreAM I FAITHFUL OR JUST A BELIEVER?
“I believe in God the Father almighty” begins our creed at every Eucharist.Truly, this expresses our beliefs but not necessarily our faith. We believe in
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Today’s gospel pictures opposites.The rich man is exceedingly rich. He dresses in the garments of the wealthy priests; eats sumptuously and enjoys a luxurious home. At
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If profit is our primary goal, we are not Christians. In today’s gospel, Jesus states in no uncertain terms that to follow him, one must
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