In this particular family story, prophecy and grace and the beginning of redemption surround this ordinary family event.
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Can we not believe that in the ‘very ordinary’ God is present?
Can we not believe that in the daily stuff of life that God is working, calling, sending, giving, sustaining? It is not the events of our lives that need to change. It is more the understanding and appreciation that God is there.
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Our Advent journey is almost over, but what has happened to us on the way?
Together, may we discover what the journey has been about. Together, may the journey helps us to discover who we have become.
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It falls to us to announce the second coming of Jesus Christ
And even though we cannot pinpoint a day or exact time, nevertheless, we continue to proclaim the kingdom that is here and now, and the fullness of that kingdom to come.
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Advent is a time of renewal, change of heart
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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Jesus raises the bar of expectation of our lives even higher
Jesus is seeking nothing less than total transformation of our thinking and acting.
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Giving, sharing talents is the gift given, received
Giving and sharing is in itself the reward. This is the great secret revealed by Jesus. This is the key given to open the doors of inner peace and happiness.
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Wisdom is a promised gift of the Holy Spirit
All who have received the gift in the sacrament of confirmation must never presume it, but rather, engage it.
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These are the Paschal realities that through death, resurrection give us new life
Amazingly, these are pathways into grace, and transformation, newness of heart and of life.
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Love God, hate God? He loves you — unconditionally
How does God love us? No conditions, and no limits. God loved us first, and loves us always. The Lord loves for eternity, and he loves us when we do not love him.
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