Sunday Reflection

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  Fourth Sunday of Advent: The visitation

  Dec 17, 2015

  As our world is bursting with excitement these last days before Christmas, the Church presents us with two expectant mothers, bursting with the excitement of their pregnancies.

  
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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.