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Hope Does Not Disappoint

Trinity Sunday is a mystery to most folks.  Who or what is the Trinity?  To say that I believe in One God of Three Entities would be the Catholic belief of Trinity–God the Father , the Son, and the Spirit. … Continue reading

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Veni Sancti Spiritus

Breathe into me, Holy Spirit, that my thoughts may all be holy. Move in me, Holy Spirit, that my work, too, may be holy. Attract my heart, Holy Spirit, that I may love only what is holy. Strengthen me, Holy … Continue reading

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Shepherd’s Voice

I missed writing about Good Shepherd’s Sunday yesterday because I was too busy on my last day with my friend in Barcelona. I was acutely aware though that it was Good Shepherd’s Sunday. I have been since my former pastor … Continue reading

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A Fastening

Peter is redeemed in today’s Gospel but it takes some humility and a statement of faith before it comes to that. I have always been troubled by John 21. Jesus seems to be playing a mind game of sorts with … Continue reading

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Following the Old Path

Photographs seem to be out of the question right now. I will try to figure this out when I get to a place with better wifi connections. For some reason, the blog does not give me a photo option. I … Continue reading

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Resurrection Reality

Do you believe in the Resurrection?  I do. That changes everything for me. Easter is about this outstanding miracle in our lives–Christ has conquered the grave and so we do not need to fear death. Death does not have the … Continue reading

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In the Shadow of the Cross

Palm Sunday is an odd event emotionally. We witness two Gospel incidents that are juxtaposed during one mass–a triumph celebration and a horrific death, both of one man. As listeners to the Word, we go from a high of singing … Continue reading

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Neither Do I

While the snow is melting quickly, there is no sand yet to write on. The tracks of animals had danced around this area when I walked it a few weeks back. I wondered then what the story was of these … Continue reading

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Coming to Ourselves

The Prodigal Son in today’s readings comes to himself in the middle of a dirty pig bath. We all sit in the mire of our lives sometimes. Not all of us comprehend what is going on. Many of us never … Continue reading

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Transfigured Lives

Today’s Gospel is the Transfiguration, one of those beautiful and mystical stories in Luke. Reading it today made me think of three things. First, we long to cling to the good experiences in life. Second, as a pastor reminded me … Continue reading

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