Sunday Reflection
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Third sunday of Advent: What should we do?
Dec 11, 2015
This Sunday’s Gospel once more presents John the Baptist. John the Baptist has a particular place of honour in our tradition.
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Second Sunday of Advent: Preparing for the Lord
Dec 04, 2015
I think that most of us are in the middle of Christmas preparations. We are trying to get cards out and gifts bought and wrapped.
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First Sunday of Advent: Waiting
Nov 26, 2015
This year Advent begins with two very positive readings, followed by a stern warning. The first reading is from the prophet Jeremiah.
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The Solemnity of Christ the King of the Universe: The Testifier to the Truth
Nov 20, 2015
A few years ago, I attended the YMCA Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast in Clearwater and was electrified by the speech given by the Keynote Speaker, Retired Lt General Gary H. Mears. General Mears spoke of the need to restore truth to our society.
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Thirty-third Sunday in ordinary time: The wise shall shine brightly
Nov 13, 2015
Alittle over two weeks ago, people went around trying their best to frighten other people.
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Thirty-second sunday in ordinary time: Trusting in God
Nov 06, 2015
In the first reading today and in the Gospel reading, we meet two widows who are similar.
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Solemnity of All Saints: Heroes
Oct 29, 2015
Sports are a big part of our culture here, as well as in many other parts of the world. I was raised following the latest achievements of Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris.
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Thirtieth sunday in ordinary time: A practical guide to understanding the priesthood
Oct 21, 2015
This week I would like to concentrate on the second reading, which I would call the Practical Guide to Understanding the Priesthood.
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Twenty-ninth sunday in ordinary time: Authority and Service
Oct 14, 2015
James and John wanted authority. They wanted to sit at the right hand and left hand of Jesus when the Kingdom of God was established on earth.
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Twenty-eighth sunday in ordinary time: What do we need?
Oct 07, 2015
How sad! The man had the wonders of the Lord right there in front of him. He could have become one of the Lord's closest disciples.
Sunday Reflection
Jesus did not turn away from His mission
Today, Palm or Passion Sunday, is the first day of Holy Week, the high point of the Church’s year, climaxing in the Easter Triduum: Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday.