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Most Christians would disagree about what was the primary and central message of Jesus’ preaching. Some might say, “Love one another.” Others may assert, “Come, and follow me.” Some may …
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By Fr. Jerome Magat
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2/22/12
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Bumper stickers often are encoded with a message for purposes of advocacy, “consciousness-raising” or mere humor. The phrase, “We Vote Pro-Life” is easy to decipher. Familiarity with …
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By Fr. Jerry Pokorsky
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2/15/12
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We hear several times in the Gospels that Our Lord removes Himself from the crowds and goes off by Himself. As Mark explains, this was due partly to His miracles: His fame had made it “impossible …
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By Fr. Paul Scalia
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2/8/12
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Blessed John Paul II boldly encouraged the faithful to add the luminous mysteries to their recitation of the rosary. This inspired move provides the opportunity to spend time meditating upon several …
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By Fr. Jack Peterson
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2/1/12
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In this week’s Gospel passage, Jesus’ hearers are vastly impressed with Our Lord’s capacity to exorcise demons and His teaching authority. St. Mark writes, “All were amazed and asked one …
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By Fr. Jerome Magat
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1/25/12
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A common human weakness and, at times, a serious spiritual disorder, is an inclination to delight in the faults and failures of others. It is a tendency that can be relatively harmless in practice, …
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By Fr. Jerry Pokorsky
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1/18/12
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“Behold,” John cries out at the Jordan. “Behold, the Lamb of God” (Jn 1:36). The words should sound familiar to us by now, since the new translation of the Roman Missal has restored them to …
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By Fr. Paul Scalia
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1/11/12
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381 views
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The Epiphany of the Lord is fittingly celebrated during the Christmas season. It is a celebration of the manifestation of the Lord Jesus to the world. Over the centuries, three different …
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By Fr. Jack Peterson, YA
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1/4/12
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The Gospel reading for the vigil Mass of Christmas is taken from St. Matthew’s genealogy of Jesus starting with Abraham and tracing Jesus’ human ancestry through David and up to St. Joseph. By …
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By Fr. Jerome Magat
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12/21/11
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425 views
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There is pride mixed with cowardice in the saying, “It is better to beg for forgiveness than to ask for permission.” Fearful of rejection, but unwilling to allow a legitimate authority to …
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By Fr. Jerry J. Pokorsky
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12/14/11
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372 views
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