When John the Baptist began preaching his message of repentance, people were willing to travel a great distance to the Jordan River in order …
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Advent is a very spiritual time. It’s a beautiful time for prayer and reflecting on the mysteries of Christmas and the coming of Jesus. …
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The opening collect of today’s Mass asks God the Father that we would have “the resolve to run forth to meet your Christ with …
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Our readings today remind us of God’s reign from before time began, throughout all time, and unto eternity. God always was and always will …
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In ancient Roman times when emperors acted like gods and believed too often in their own immortality, one of his servants was given the …
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Both the widow in our first reading and the widow in the gospel seem to have nothing. One has no food and is about …
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Today’s second reading from the Letter to the Hebrews uses language describing the priesthood of the Old Testament and the offering of animal sacrifices. …
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We don’t like suffering. We often go to great lengths to avoid even the smallest suffering. Despite our attempts, suffering will eventually come, and …
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This has been an amazing week having the Holy Father here in the historic cities of our country. There are so many unforgettable memories …
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It’s been an amazing couple of days here in Washington as Pope Francis has just completed his visit. Despite attempts to overly politicize this …