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Musing and Meaning

Musing and Meaning

Today’s gospel is a familiar part of the Christmas story - the Angel Gabriel inviting Mary into the plans of God for redemption and salvation of the world. I suspect we quickly want to jump the 9 months and have our thoughts move quickly to the Nativity of Jesus. But...

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In all circumstances…

In all circumstances…

In the first reading, we hear the end of the story of Naaman, a Syrian general, who has just been cured of his leprosy. When Naaman comes to Israel he encounters the prophet Elisha. Naaman has come bearing all manner of riches and gifts, but Elisha wants none of it....

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Joseph, Son of David

Joseph, Son of David

Today we celebrate the Feast of Saint Joseph.  As we hear in today’s Gospel, Joseph was a son of David the great King of Israel.  More importantly as we hear in the beginning of today’s Gospel, Joseph was “the husband of Mary.  Of her was born Jesus who is called the...

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The Folly of Empty Worship

The Folly of Empty Worship

Today’s gospel (Matthew 23:1-12) seems pretty clear in its intention: the burdens laid upon the people by the Pharisees and their scribes are not pleasing to the Lord. The burdens include the Pharisaic interpretations of the Law (You have heard it said….but I say to...

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Mercy

Mercy

In today’s Gospel Jesus calls us to be Godlike: “Be merciful, just as also your Father is merciful.”  We hear of the great mercy of God in today’s first reading from the book of Daniel: “O Lord, we are ashamed, like our kings, our princes, and our ancestors, for...

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Pray: Persistence and Hope

Pray: Persistence and Hope

Once again in the Sermon on the Mount Jesus speaks to his disciple about prayer and attitude of hope that is behind all Christian prayer. In this Lent of the Holy Year Pope Francis has called us all to journey together in hope. Christian prayer is rooted in hope. It...

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The Word Unleashed

The Word Unleashed

We are here in the first week of Lent and the collection of first readings so far this week have emphasized the Word of God. On Monday, the Word comes from God through his prophet Moses where he instructs the people about the meaning of God’s intentions couched in the...

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