And for all of this we give thanks.
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We are called to testify to the light in all that we say and do
We should beware, be careful and do all that we can to never, never, never go back into the darkness.
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Once you ‘know’ the truth, it is essential to put it into action
To not “do” the truth that we have come to know makes us liars and sinners, and erodes our spiritual integrity. To “do” the truth that we have come to “know” transforms us and makes us fully alive!
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Do we see Christ inviting, alluring us to love?
But if we listen to Jesus’ teachings, there is nothing serendipitous, lucky, average or surprising at all because he insists that the most important thing to do in life is to love.
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Jesus invites us to know the Father through the Son and in the Holy Spirit
Jesus, the “light of the world,” came precisely to eradicate the darkness and to expose all to “the light.”
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There is no question about God’s promise of fruitfulness
In this particular family story, prophecy and grace and the beginning of redemption surround this ordinary family event.
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Christ has entered our humanity never to leave it
At the same time, grace, power, Spirit, truth, joy, and enduring strength can get us through any calamity — anything, even death itself.
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We become a sacred and holy people
Yes, Lord; come and shine on us, in us, through us, among us. Let your light — let Christ the light — enlighten our minds and hearts and ways.
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Simbang Gabi Mass: ‘A spirit and relationship of love’
“And on Christmas Day, apart from the gift-giving and the celebrating … that we would make a pledge to say, ‘Lord, come on in. I want to open that door.'”
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St. Joseph and 2020
By Archbishop José H. Gomez As 2020 comes to an end, we know that sadly the trials and challenges caused by the coronavirus pandemic will not. For me, and I know for many of you, this long year has brought […]
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