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Radical Freedom

At the Foot of the Mountain

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Yesterday we celebrated the transformation of the apostles at the descent of the Holy Spirit.  Today, as we resume our journey through Ordinary Time, Sirach sings the praises of wisdom, …

Pentecost, Going to Work After the Party

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For Israel the feast of Pentecost finds its origin in early agricultural festivals. At the beginning of the grain harvest the first sheaf of newly cut barley was offered. On …

Radical Freedom

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Today’s first reading, from the Acts of the Apostles, speaks of Radical Freedom.  Paul had been preaching the Good News, and was handed over to the Romans by the Jews.  …

Follow me, the Spirit says

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The gospel of John is read at Mass these last days before the Feast of Pentecost. We’re brought to the Sea of Galilee where the Lord first called Peter and …

Welcome Home to the Center of the World

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Throughout the Easter season, we have been reading daily excerpts from the Acts of the Apostles.  Now we are only a few days away from celebrating the Feast of Pentecost, …

The Prayer of Jesus

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Click here for today’s Scripture readings. ACTS 20:28-38 JN 17:11B-19 We live in a world in which there is evil. One needs only to listen to a radio or TV …

Do You Believe Now?

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When I read this gospel passage, the words that sprang out at me were Jesus’ question to his disciples; “Do you believe now?”  It’s part of Jesus’ final conversation with …

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