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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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Ten Were Cleansed, Were They Not?

Posted by on Oct 13, 2025 in Cycle C, Gratitude, Ignatian Spirituality, Liturgical year, Ordinary Time | 0 comments

Ten Were Cleansed, Were They Not?

“Say thank you.” A lesson we first hear in infancy, yet one that remains valid. Put yourself in the scene of Jesus healing the lepers. How is gratitude a part?

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Who is Clean Among Us?

Posted by on Oct 11, 2025 in Cycle C, Liturgical year, Miracles, Ordinary Time | 0 comments

Who is Clean Among Us?

Who is clean? Whom do we accept as worthy of respect, kindness, welcome? The healing of lepers in Scripture reminds us there are many forms of clean in question

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Guard This Rich Trust

Posted by on Oct 4, 2025 in Cycle C, Faith in Action, Liturgical year, Mustard Seed, Ordinary Time, Social Justice | 0 comments

Guard This Rich Trust

We are called to guard the rich trust of the Lord’s promises. Faith the size of mustard seeds, when put into action, can move mountains for the kingdom of God.

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Whom Do I Choose to See?

Posted by on Sep 28, 2025 in Cycle C, Ever Ancient / Ever New, Liturgical year, Ordinary Time, Rich man and Lazarus | 0 comments

Whom Do I Choose to See?

We are called to offer hope and help for all to live with dignity and safety by the Lord who sees and loves us all. We must each ask, “Whom do I choose to see?”

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