And that wounded face and punctured head with a crown of thorns would gaze upon all with love, with forgiveness, with freedom, sinlessly, and with eyes so blessed and holy that we, too, could fall asleep now in his friendship.
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We are called to experience the wisdom of God
By Father Perry D. Leiker, pastor A reflection on the daily readings, for Friday of the Second Week of Advent, by Father Perry. From whence comes the terms “a wise fool,” I wonder? It clearly is an oxymoron — that […]
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Kiss of God
Justice and peace, indeed, come together so perfectly in Jesus the Christ.
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Maranatha!
The coming of Jesus Christ is the long-awaited coming at the end of time — the Second Coming of Jesus Christ.
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Sequencia: Lauda Sion
Al Salvador alabemos, que es nuestro pastor y guía. Alabémoslo con himnos y canciones de alegría. Alabémoslo sin límites y con nuestras fuerzas todas; pues tan grande es el Señor, que nuestra alabanza es poca. Gustosos hoy aclamamos a Cristo, […]
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Sequence: Lauda Sion
Lauda Sion Laud, O Zion, your salvation, Laud with hymns of exultation, Christ, your king and shepherd true: Bring him all the praise you know, He is more than you bestow. Never can you reach his due. Special theme for […]
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If I were forced to pick one expression that best summed up the spirit of Lent it would be: “Renew us, Lord!” This is a time of grace and love. This is a time not of “being alone” in the desert, but quite the contrary. This is a time of allowing God to be so present, so totally present, that our lives will be made new through his love. This is God’s time. This is a time of grace.
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Like altars of warm memories
The hands that steadied the world for me have been emptied of their work. The mind that I was sure would carry all the answers for me is still and at peace.
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Jesus’ way is our way, too
We are invited to all of the above to: “see” and “hear” Jesus so clearly that we would dare to imitate him. In other words, to become like him. To move from darkness to light, sin to grace.
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We are to birth Christ
After Zechariah described the many promises of God for his people, led by the Spirit of God, Zechariah spoke directly to and about his son John: “You, my child, shall be called prophet of the Most High, for you will go before the Lord to prepare his way.”
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