The “wearin’ of the green” which we say on St. Patrick’s Day is actually more appropriate for the season of ordinary time. From now until the end of November the color of the season is green, celebrating the gift of life we receive from God. During ordinary time the epistle and gospel are a lectio… Read More »
July 2 2017 Bulletin
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JUNE242017
John the Baptist is one of the pivotal figures in the history of salvation. Jesus himself said, “Of those born of women, there is no one greater than John.” How about that for a letter of reference! At his birth people said, “What, then, will this child be?” But really, can’t we say that about… Read More »
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When you enter the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. the first thing you notice is a giant mosaic of Jesus entitled Christ in Majesty. It is a severe image, of a judge and ruler. Certainly nothing of the “meek and humble of heart” person Jesus proclaimed himself to be. Perhaps one of… Read More »
JUNE222017
Jesus keeps stressing the importance of forgiveness among his followers. He weaves the theme of forgiveness in what we call today the “Lord’s Prayer.” The prayer is presented in St. Matthew’s gospel with an addendum highlighting forgiveness. Jesus keeps coming back to forgiveness because he knows how hard it is to forgive. When we have… Read More »
JUNE212017
Fr. Andrew did tremendous work raising funds for the missions. I asked him once if he missed being on the missions himself. He was surprised by my question. “But I am on the missions,” he answered. “Read St. Paul and see how often he requests support for his work as a missionary.” What is interesting… Read More »
June 25 2017 Bulletin
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JUNE202017
Jesus said, “Be perfect, just as your heavenly Father is perfect.” How can I be perfect? I’ve already messed up plenty. Is this another saying that should be filed under “are you kidding me?” When you look at the text things are not as they appear in the English. The word translated as “perfect” in… Read More »
June 18 2017 Bulletin
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JUNE192017
Jesus said, “Offer no resistance to one who is evil. When someone strikes you on your right cheek, turn the other one to him as well.” One of the student Brothers said you could file this theologically under, “Are you kidding me?” We think, of course you offer resistance to evil. As the cycle of… Read More »
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