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Advent has become one of my favorite Liturgical seasons. After months of Ordinary Time, we change directions and start looking ahead. Our focus becomes preparation,…
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For this is why I sought the Church: I wanted to know what needed to be defined, and what I was free to leave to…
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1st Sunday of Advent First Reading Jer 33:14-16 [14] Behold the days come, saith the Lord, that I will perform the good word that I…
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33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time First Reading Dan 12:1-3 Michael shall stand up for the people of God: with other things relating to Antichrist, and…
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It was 21 years today that I entered the most difficult promise I would ever make. I wish I could say it’s been easy, but…
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32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time First Reading 1 Kgs 17:10-16 [10] And the Philistine said: I have defied the bands of Israel this day: Give…
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31st Sunday in Ordinary Time First Reading Deut 6:2-6 [2] That thou mayst fear the Lord thy God, and keep all his commandments and precepts,…
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Ego Bust To become Catholic you become so small Your theological convictions are trumped by another You become a part of the lay class You…
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God is simply attempting the impossible within us, that we would be made perfect in one thing and one thing alone. All endeavors within us…
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30th Sunday in Ordinary Time First Reading Jer 31:7-9 [7] For thus saith the Lord: Rejoice ye in the joy of Jacob, and neigh before…