And as we read all of this that took place back then, we are being called, too. We are being called to see our place in the kingdom of God, and who and what and how we are in that kingdom.
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John announced the first coming. We announce the second
John said, “One mightier than I is coming after me. I am not worthy to stoop and loosen the thongs of his sandals. I have baptized you with water; he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.”
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Open your spirit, be ready to meet Jesus any way he comes
Indeed the good news of Advent is: “The Lord Jesus shall come! Rejoice!” This is what the church believes. This is why we celebrate.
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Are we willing to respond like Mary with our own simple ‘Yes’?
A reflection on the daily readings, for the Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, by Father Perry. By Father Perry D. Leiker, pastor Today, we celebrate not just a visitation but the visitation. And this visit of […]
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The Lord is light, salvation — it must remain so for us in order to live an optimal Christian life
That is so, and it must be so, and it also must remain so.
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The Holy Spirit is poured into everyone who follows him, shares the proclamation of his message
The Spirit of God enters us, fills us, strengthens us, guides us, blesses us, sanctifies us, teaches us, enlivens us — and because of us, others, too, have “seen and testified that he is the Son of God.”
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We can call ourselves brothers and sisters in the Lord — and mean it!
By Father Perry D. Leiker, pastor A reflection on the daily readings, for Tuesday of the First Week in Ordinary Time, by Father Perry. It is the first day in ordinary time, having just completed the Christmas Season yesterday with […]
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The voice of God is glorious and effective
And it is also very inclusive of others like Peter, whose voice surely speaks as one with the voice of his God as God sends his word to be proclaimed.
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We know the truth — this is our story
And through it we have Life and Truth — and Love in super, super abundance!
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God’s word is filled with wonder, awe — and even romance
By Father Perry D. Leiker, pastor A reflection on the daily readings, for Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Advent, by Father Perry. “O Emmanuel, our King and Giver of Law.” At the beginning of the Mass, usually a song […]
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