The Nativity of the Lord – Mass During the Night

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Tonight’s readings It’s all about the zeal of the Lord of Hosts! Because when you think about it, God doesn’t have to care about our welfare or our salvation.  He’s God, he’s not in need of anyone or anything, because … Continued

The Nativity of the Lord: Mass During the Day

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Today’s readings What came to be through him was life,        and this life was the light of the human race;    the light shines in the darkness,        and the darkness has not overcome it. Sometimes, when I am preaching at a … Continued

The Nativity of the Lord – Mass During the Night & Mass During the Day

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Today’s readings We settle for mediocrity way too easily sometimes, I think.  In some ways, I think, it just seems easier.  But in accepting mediocrity, we miss out on the greatness for which our God created us.  All of the “stuff” that we … Continued

The Nativity of the Lord: Children’s Vigil Mass

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Today’s readings #christmasnd Once upon a time, there was an old shepherd named Elias. He had been a shepherd for his whole life long, just like his father, and his father’s father. Being a shepherd was hard and lonely work. … Continued

The Nativity of the Lord: Mass During the Night and Mass of Christmas Day

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Readings: Mass During the Night | Mass of Christmas Day A few years ago, I saw a musical called “Children of Eden.”  It was composed by Steven Schwartz, who is probably more famous for composing “Godspell” and “Wicked.”  The premise … Continued