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The Coming of the Lord

The Coming of the Lord

In today’s first reading Paul talks about the “Coming of the Lord.”  The Greek word he uses is Parousia which in turn is translated into Latin as Adventus.  The term originally referred to the solemn arrival of an important figure such as the emperor or governor.  The...
Faith, Hope, Love

Faith, Hope, Love

In today’s first reading we hear Paul giving thanks for the faith, hope, and love of the Thessalonian community: “We give thanks to God always for all of you, remembering you in our prayers, unceasingly calling to mind your work of faith and labor of love and...
How Many Times

How Many Times

In today’s Gospel Peter asked a question that I am sure most of us have asked at one time or another: “Lord, if my brother or sister sins against me, how often must I forgive them?”  At times forgiveness is easy but at times it may seem difficult if not impossible to...
Fear the Lord

Fear the Lord

In today’s first reading from Deuteronomy the Israelites are commanded to fear the Lord: “And now, Israel, what does the Lord, your God, ask of you but to fear the Lord, your God, and follow his ways exactly, to love and serve the Lord, your God, with all your heart...
Follow Me

Follow Me

Jesus challenges us in today’s Gospel to follow him: “Whoever serves me must follow me.”  We may well ask Jesus, “Follow you where?”  He will give us the answer at the Last Supper as he washes the feet of his disciples.  He will give us the answer when he is “lifted...