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Prepare Yourself for Trials

Serving God has its trials because of the clash of our own plans with the plan of God for us, and because of our want it now culture.  Those clashes …

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At the Foot of the Mountain

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, …

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Pentecost, Going to Work After the Party

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 …

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Radical Freedom

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.  …

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Follow me, the Spirit says

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 …

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Welcome Home to the Center of the World

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, …

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Mission Accomplished

You notice we have three stained glass windows from the old church here, representing the Resurrection, the Ascension and Pentecost.  Scripture scholars tell us that Christ’s resurrection, his Ascension and …

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