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Sunday Reflection

The wind of the Holy Spirit blows with us: In today’s Gospel passage we find Jesus gently preparing his disciples for the coming of the Advocate who will continue the teaching Jesus has begun and remind them of all they had … Continue reading

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Sunday Reflection

Ascension of the Lord: The occasion on which the risen Christ is taken into heaven after appearing to his followers for forty days (Acts 1:1-11, Mk 16:19). The Ascension marks the conclusion of Jesus’ post-resurrection appearances. It is the final elevation … Continue reading

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Love One Another: “Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again.” An astounding discovery! The Easter news continues to spread to all who would listen. The disciples told people, who in turn, told people, and to this day, we … Continue reading

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Jesus Will Meet Us Where We Are: Thinking their ministry days were over, the fishermen went back to what they knew, fishing; but they caught nothing all night. In the depth of their  discouragement they hear a call from the shore, “Try … Continue reading

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Love Is Come Again: Our journey of thoughtfulness observance of a holy Lent through self examination, penitence, prayer, fasting and almsgiving these past six weeks now leads to be able to proclaim today: Alleluia! Christ is risen. The Lord is … Continue reading

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Sunday Reflection

Walking the Way of Love By walking the way of life and love, his place of true belonging, Jesus walked as his authentic self, love incarnate, toward suffering and death. —Jenifer Gamber The Passion narrative in Luke is a collision … Continue reading

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What have you given up following Jesus? Be still before the Lord, and wait patiently for him. —Psalm 37:7 A company of friends gather around a table to feast. Lazarus, whom Jesus raised from the grave, is hosting the feast. Martha … Continue reading

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Sunday Reflection

Cultivating Joy: Cultivating joy is a gradual process, built through small, meaningful actions. — Randy Callender. Cultivating joy is a gradual process built through small, meaningful actions. Whether it’s sharing a meal, learning a new skill from someone else, volunteering, or simply listening … Continue reading

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Sunday Reflection

Sunday’s Reflection: The Lord is full of compassion and mercy: Come, let us adore him! During this season of Lent, I wonder if we can seek a deeper understanding of this amazing gospel of grace? We need to be ready for … Continue reading

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“Beatitudes on the Plain:” Luke 6:17-26, often referred to as the “Beatitudes on the Plain,” presents a radical reversal of societal values, where Jesus blesses the poor, the hungry, the weeping, and those persecuted, while pronouncing “woe” upon the rich, the … Continue reading

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