Not only did he know there was meaning in what he said and did, the people knew it, too, and sought what he had to offer to restore their lives.
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God has always sought to communicate with us
He chose instruments to speak his word, and the fulfillment was to come in Jesus.
Continue readingA relationship with God full of spirit requires waiting
These are not just Advent themes, but everyday themes of the spiritual life.
Continue readingToday is our Epiphany, and the presence of God always in our lives
Epiphany is the revelation of the eternal truth inviting us to participate in it as never before. Indeed, we are children of the light.
Continue readingJohn 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.”
Continue readingThrough the Holy Spirit, right decisions are made
All who have received the gift in confirmation must never presume it, but rather, engage it.
Continue readingLovelessness is a danger of a different kind
Do no one harm! Love your neighbour as you love yourself!
Continue readingReject the invitation, and you reject the kingdom of God
The kingdom of God is offered, and there are those who will not receive it, who cannot recognize it, who reject the offer.
Continue readingAre we willing to produce good fruit for the ‘long haul’?
If indeed humans have existed on this planet for 160,000 years, God definitely has “hung around” around with us, put up with a lot, loved us in spite of ourselves, and continues to grace and gift us without conditions and without limits.
Continue readingForgiveness is necessary, essential to spiritual wholeness
Indeed, to be forgiven is the best teacher; once we have experienced it, we can never go back — at least, that is Jesus’ hope for us all.
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