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Putting everything in its proper place
Jesus tells them what to do, what not to do, and what to do if they do not accept you or your word.
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How does one respond to an invitation to join God in a holy journey of faith?
How did Mary respond to this invite? She did not respond like Ahaz. No, indeed; rather, Mary said it simply, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.”
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Again, Jesus speaks with authority
Was this Jesus announcing that he knew who he was and, in a certain sense, was self-declaring that the Messiah had indeed come?
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This Holy Week is our week
The forbidden, Lenten “A” word returns in all its glory at the Easter Vigil, and will be our Easter Song!
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Jesus comes with a sacred touch to free us from our impediments, sins, shame, struggles
By Father Perry D. Leiker, pastor A reflection on the daily readings, for the Memorial of St. Scholastica, virgin, by Father Perry. + To be innocent is to be blameless, lacking guilt, uncorrupted, sinless, pure. The second story of creation […]
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Biblical storytelling at its very best
What’s more, the murderous plot to destroy Jesus would come, but not just yet. It would be incubated for 33 years, and then it would be a communal tantrum of, yes, the jealous leaders — not just one king but many tantrum-filled adults.
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The Christ, crib, and cross — tightly connected, completely intertwined
And how darkness and sin would be conquered by light and love.
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Some day, there will be a cross
Mary responded to all of this wonder and awe and confusingly clear message of angelic proportions: “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.”
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Let yourself be challenged by grace
There will be a crib, and wondrous visitors; and eyes and ears and hearts being opened. And love being poured out — and ugly hatreds, too.
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