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Today’s readings We know how the interactions between Jesus and the Pharisees affected the Pharisees. They hated every moment, and sought occasion to put Jesus out of the picture. But I cannot help but thing that for Jesus, these occasions … Continued
Today’s readings We are in many ways a nation of “doers.” We spend a lot of time measuring productivity, looking for results, documenting procedures, making things happen. I think that many of us, myself included, if we were asked, just … Continued
Today’s readings In today’s Gospel, we have the epiphany of Jesus manifested as one who identifies with sinners. That is not, of course, to say that he was a sinner; quite the contrary, we know that Jesus was like us … Continued
Today’s readings Today, Jesus manifests himself not just as one who came to do flashy deeds and heal the sick, but as one who does will that we would be made clean. If we take the miracle we have in … Continued
Today’s readings It seems like just yesterday that John the Baptist was baptizing Jesus in the Jordan River. Oh wait, it was just yesterday! But today’s reading fast forwards a bit and takes us to a time after John has … Continued
Today’s readings Let’s reflect on two things today: the violence and the voice. First, the violence. Back on the first Sunday of Advent we read from the book of the prophet Isaiah. That particular reading was focusing on how bad … Continued
Today’s readings Today I used the readings from Epiphany because I was celebrating Mass with the school children. You know, I think it’s very important that we pay real close attention to where the wise men went, and what got … Continued
Today’s readings The feast of Epiphany is a celebration of the fact that Christian life looks like something. Because Jesus has appeared on the earth and taken our own human form, because he has walked among us and lived our … Continued
Today’s readings I’m going to make things pretty simple today. If someone asks you what my homily was about, you’ll be able to sum it up in just four words: “Walk toward the light.” And that’s good advice, I think, … Continued
Today’s readings St. Basil the Great was born in Caesarea in Cappadocia in the year 330. He was known for his learning and virtue, and his fight against the Arian heresy. He also wrote many wonderful works, the most revered … Continued
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