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Tough But Not Unbearable: Palm Sunday Homily
Tough But Not Unbearable: Palm Sunday Homily
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This Holy Week is tough, but it is not unbearable. It is tough because we are not in our usual Holy Week routine: coming to the church, focused on Our... Read more...
Is Live Stream Hard?
Is Live Stream Hard?
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Live stream is a great tool, but it is not for everyone. If you find the live stream difficult or not worshipful, then I suggest the following prayers for Holy... Read more...
Sorrows Enlarged
Sorrows Enlarged
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The Sorrows (or Compassion) of Our Lady are commemorated on this day, Passion Friday. And on this day, in particular, we experience and participate more deeply than usual in the... Read more...
Hiding Jesus? A Passion Sunday homily
Hiding Jesus? A Passion Sunday homily
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Our Lord Jesus seems to be hiding, especially during these perplexing days. It feels like He is not hearing our prayers or coming quickly to our aid. Rather He is... Read more...
Kindly Penance: A Homily for Lent IV
Kindly Penance: A Homily for Lent IV
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Several weeks ago when we followed Jesus out into the wilderness, we thought we knew where he was leading us. For we had followed this route many times before, year... Read more...
Incarnation & Disease
Incarnation & Disease
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Our present situation is part of why God became man. The primary reason, of course, is so that we might have communion with God, so that we might live in... Read more...
Resources During These Days
Resources During These Days
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"Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom." (Luke 12.32) ​During these extraordinary times, when you are prevented from attending Mass... Read more...
Coronavirus: Some Spiritual Reflections
Coronavirus: Some Spiritual Reflections
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I think it is no coincidence that the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is becoming more prevalent among us in this area during the Holy Season of Lent. For it seems likely... Read more...