Again, we come to realize that God is in all, works through all, and can take the surprising and shocking realities of our lives and turn them into blessings filled with grace.
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Gaudete, to the journey!
But undeniably there is something that is greatest here. It has been the journey. It continues. It is near its end. There is more grace and love to go around. “Gaudete — rejoice!” As church, we say it together this Sunday. Together, may we discover what the journey has been about. Together, may the journey help us to discover who we have become.
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Advent is a time to prepare for the second coming of the Lord
Advent, then, is a “preparation time” for more than Christmas day, which is filled with tremendous sentiment and feelings; the season itself is a time for us to judge how well we prepare for the second coming of the Lord by examining how well we live Jesus’ Gospel teachings and preaching.
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The coming of Christ demands from us our spiritual attention, our deepest personal commitment
If we ready our spirit for the celebration of the birth of Jesus, we should have a spirit that is open and ready to meet Jesus Christ any way he comes.
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Open your eyes to the divine paradox of Christ’s glory on the cross
Christ the King truly reigns. He is true to his word, and we do believe that he is merciful and full of love.
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The forces of destruction are nothing in comparison with God’s everlasting love
The forces within and among us that are often destructive, and the final destruction of the world, are nothing in comparison with his everlasting love.
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We find love and life in the eternal God
He is eternal, and so is his love. He is alive, and in him we find life.Eternity for him is best expressed in the moment, because to be with him or “lost” in him in the moment is life.
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Empty yourself and be filled with love and compassion
One filled with judgement and condemnation is probably not empty enough to be filled with love and compassion.
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When the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth? Will he find it in you?
Sometimes we realize we are asking for the wrong thing. In order to be so persistent, and to keep at it again and again and again, we have to believe in ourselves, our need, our prayer.
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Jesus’ healing goes much deeper than the physical
This was a visitation of God. This was God’s power working through Jesus. This was a moment of great faith. This was an irrevocable touch from the almighty that restored a man to fullness and gave him back his life. “Amazing!” “How Wonderful!” And … “How Sad!” that the deepest miracle was experienced only by one.
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