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Thinking Liturgically: The Saints and God’s Mercy
When calling for the reform of the Sacred Liturgy, the Second Vatican Council said the following: The rites should be…
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Solomon’s Wisdom: On the Necessity of Reading the Old Testament
Once I had dinner with another priest. As we were eating we talked about the Bible. “I preach the same…
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Old vs. New in the Kingdom of God
“Liberal” and “conservative.” The definitions of these terms are seldom stated. Usually they are just presumed. Often people call “conservative”…
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Front Row With Francis: The Eucharist and Renewing Our Hearts
I do believe, help my unbelief! (Mark 9:24) Trembling and filled with anticipation I repeated this to myself as I…
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Reflections for Sunday, July 27, 2014
Meditation and Questions for Reflection or Group Discussion (1 Kings 3:5,7-12; Psalm 119:57,72,76-77,127-130; Romans 8:28-30; Matthew 13:44-52) Knowing We are…
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The Parable of the Wheat and Tares
At one time or another, we’ve all dreamed of a perfect world. Imagine a company where everyone is productive, a…
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Front Row With Francis: The Sacrament of Confirmation
When I got assigned to write about Pope Francis’ general audience on Confirmation, I was filled with joy. I smiled…
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Reflections for Sunday, July 20, 2014
Yielding to the Work of the Holy Spirit in Our Lives The Spirit comes to the aid of our weakness.…
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The Sower and the Seed
I’ve always loved gardening. Seeds I’ve planted include carrot, cucumber, and of course, zucchini. In each case, I’ve planted seeds…
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Reflections for Sunday, July 13, 2014
Meditation and Questions for Reflection or Group Discussion (Isaiah 55:10-11; Psalm 65:10-14; Romans 8:18-23; Matthew 13:1-23) Allowing the Scriptures to…