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Hail Mary

Hail Mary

Today we celebrate the feast of the Annunciation of the Lord.  As we hear in today’s Gospel the angel Gabriel greets Mary with the words “Hail Mary and then announces to her, “Behold, you will...

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Emmaus

Emmaus

In the gospel reading for today we share the story of the two disciples on that first Easter heading home discouraged by the events that had unfolded with the death of Jesus. By the time that...

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Lasting Joy

Lasting Joy

In the gospel reading today we encounter a well-known scene. It is Sunday morning in the first light of the day, the third day since the crucifixion. Mary Magdalene is there to complete the burial...

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Kerygma – Proclamation

Kerygma – Proclamation

In today’s first reading from the Acts of the Acts of the Apostles, Peter and the Eleven proclaim the kerygma, the mystery of the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus.  They first heard this...

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Passover

Passover

Today’s Gospel recalls the Last Supper, the supper that Jesus celebrated with his disciples “before the feast of Passover.”  The first reading brings out the meaning of the Jewish feast of Passover:...

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A Play in 3 Acts

A Play in 3 Acts

Holy Week is a story told in three acts. Act 1: Love Portrayed.  All Lent we have seen Love Portrayed:  Jesus transfigured on the mountain top. The glory of God revealed and yet what would seem to...

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Taking a chance

Taking a chance

Your average Catholic only needs to stand next to a born-again, evangelical Christian to understand how private we are about our life in faith.  Of course, you’re thinking, “All that public praying...

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Mary’s Example

Mary’s Example

In today’s Gospel Mary anoints the feet of Jesus.  This event occurs six days before Passover.  On Passover Jesus will wash the feet of his disciples.  John the Evangelist wants us to see these two...

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Persecuted Prophets

Persecuted Prophets

In today’s readings we hear of two persecuted prophets, Jeremiah and Jesus.  Both are not only persecuted but threatened with death.  Jeremiah is a reluctant but faithful prophet.  When God calls...

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Freedom and Truth

Freedom and Truth

In today’s Gospel Jesus teaches us the true meaning of freedom and truth.  His words are simple but profound: “If you remain in my word, you will be my disciples, and you will know the truth, and...

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