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Do Not let Your Hearts be Troubled

These past couple weeks have been filled with a great deal of tragedy and sorrow: The Boston Marathon Bombing, and the loss and injury sustained throughout the bombing suspects manhunt; …

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Emmaus: Conflicting Emotions

There had been so much elation and hope. They had witnessed Jesus’ triumphant procession into Jerusalem. The Messiah had come at last! Now they were returning to Emmaus discouraged, depressed …

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People Who Go Back And Forth

Our gospel today (John 7, 1-2,10,25-30) recalls Jesus’ visit to Jerusalem for the feast of Tabernacles, a popular autumn feast drawing crowds of visitors to the city. News of his …

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Those Who hear the Word of God

“No prophet gains acceptance in his own country.”  Why not?  Why could Jesus not work effectively in Nazareth?  What did Naaman the Syrian have that Jesus’ townspeople lacked? Apparently, it …

Lord Heal Your Wounded Church

In this famous scene from Caesarea Philippi when Jesus asks the disciples who do people say I am they give him many answers; John the Baptist, Elijah, Jeremiah or one …

Jesus, our Savior

Click here for today’s Scripture readings. 2  Timothy 3: 10-17 Mark 12: 35-37 Who Jesus is never ceases to tantalize his followers or his enemies.  We say He is the …

Faith Makes the Difference

Click here for today’s Scripture readings. Jude 17, 20b-25 Mk 11:27-33 After Jesus had driven the money changers and merchants out of the temple area he was approached by the …

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