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The Presentation of the Lord
I recently led a group of pilgrims to Jerusalem. As we stood at the foot of the Temple Mount and…
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Reflections for Sunday, February 2, 2014
Meditation and Questions for Refelction and Group Discussion (Malachi 3:1-4; Psalm 24:7-10; Hebrews 2:14-18; Luke 2:22-40) The Presentation of the…
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The Call of the First Disciples
Stop me if you’ve heard this one: A lawyer, a cop, and a journalist enter Blessed John XXIII Seminary together.…
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Called and Chosen
3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Cycle A Flick on the television, turn to the news, and notice how hopeless it…
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Reflecitons for Sunday, January 26th, 2014
Meditation and Questions for Reflection or Group Discussion (Isaiah 8:23–9:3; Psalm 27:1,4,13-14; 1 Corinthians 1:10-13,17; Matthew 4:12-23) The Power of…
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The Witness of John the Baptist
John the Baptist stood waist deep in the Jordan River. Thousands of faith-seekers came to be baptized by John for the…
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Behold the Lamb of God
The Protestant Church is all about the Bible; the Catholic Church is all about the Sacraments. Right? Not exactly. When…
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Reflections for Sunday, January 19, 2014
Meditation and Questions for Reflection or Group Discussion (Isaiah 49:3,5-6; Psalm 40:2,4,7-10; 1 Corinthians 1:1-3; John 1:29-34) Seeing Jesus More…
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A Mission From God
“We’re on a mission from God.” In the 1980 movie The Blues Brothers, outlaw musicians Jake and Elwood Blues receive a…
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Feast of the Baptism of the Lord
At first glance, the scene makes little sense. John’s strident call to repentance provokes an overwhelming response. People of all…