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I Do It Myself – A Step in Growing Up But Not the Goal

Posted by on Dec 21, 2025 in Advent, Cycle A, Ever Ancient / Ever New, Liturgical year | 0 comments

I Do It Myself – A Step in Growing Up But Not the Goal

In childhood we learn to do things ourselves. But as we grow older, we must trust God is waiting and ready to help and guide us. Joseph understood. Ahaz didn’t.

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Still A Time to Rejoice

Posted by on Dec 14, 2025 in Advent, Liturgical year | 0 comments

Still A Time to Rejoice

In the mist of world and national turmoil, what signs are there of hope? People still help each other and join to protect the vulnerable. A time for rejoicing.

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Come Let Us Climb the Lord’s Mountain

Posted by on Nov 29, 2025 in Advent, Cycle A, Liturgical year | 0 comments

Come Let Us Climb the Lord’s Mountain

Advent is here. We wait for the Lord’s coming. Climb the Lord’s mountain, find him also on the way. Rest in the his presence as he is newly born in our hearts.

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Shepherd of a People – A True King’s Role

Posted by on Nov 23, 2025 in Christ the King, Liturgical year | 0 comments

Shepherd of a People – A True King’s Role

On this Feast of Christ the King, we remember who our King is. The shepherd who leads a people dedicated to care for each other, for our earth, for the universe

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When Scripture Gets Used as a Cudgel

Posted by on Nov 16, 2025 in Cycle C, Ever Ancient / Ever New, Faith in Action, Liturgical year, Ordinary Time | 0 comments

When Scripture Gets Used as a Cudgel

In these difficult times, we are called once again to work quietly for the Kingdom of God caring for the vulnerable, gently speaking of hope. No cudgels needed.

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Temples – Literal and Symbolic – Signs of God’s Presence

Posted by on Nov 9, 2025 in Cycle C, Dedication of the Lateran Basilica, Ever Ancient / Ever New | 0 comments

Temples – Literal and Symbolic – Signs of God’s Presence

Since 324, the Lateran Basilica in Rome has served as the Pope’s Cathedral. As with temples and churches around the world, this basilica is a place to meet God.

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The Souls of the Just are in the Hand of God

Posted by on Nov 2, 2025 in Cycle C, Feast of All Souls | 0 comments

The Souls of the Just are in the Hand of God

On the feast of All Souls, we remember those whom we have known and loved, celebrate their lives, and trust that we will meet again in the kingdom of our Father

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A Great Multitude Which No One Could Count

Posted by on Nov 1, 2025 in Communion of Saints, Cycle C, Ever Ancient / Ever New, Feast of All Saints, Liturgical year | 0 comments

A Great Multitude Which No One Could Count

The Lord’s people form a great multitude who enter into the flow of love poured out by the Lamb and allow it to flow through them to the world in loving service

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I Thank You That I Am Not Like The Rest Of Humanity

Posted by on Oct 26, 2025 in Cycle C, Forgiveness, Liturgical year, Mercy, Ordinary Time, Pharisee and Tax Collector, Social Justice | 0 comments

I Thank You That I Am Not Like The Rest Of Humanity

The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector remind us that none of us is above others in God’s eyes. We are loved, called to hear and help others in need.

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Keep Trying – Advice for life and prayer

Posted by on Oct 18, 2025 in Cycle C, Discipleship, Ever Ancient / Ever New, Faith in Action, Liturgical year, Ordinary Time, Social Justice, Widow and the Unjust Judge | 0 comments

Keep Trying – Advice for life and prayer

Today we too are called to be persistent in our prayer, in our actions, in sharing and living out what we have come to believe. God calls to us – Keep trying!

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