“Rise and be not afraid!”
The disciples are overwhelmed when they hear the voice from heaven proclaiming, “This is my beloved son, in whom I am well pleased, listen to him.” They fall down prostrate […]
Tag: Jesus
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Our Desert
There are many world leaders who, if offered the chance to take over another country, would not turn it down. The desire for power, comfort, and control can be and […]
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Lifted Up to Life: Exaltation of the Holy Cross
This Sunday we celebrate the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, a feast that reminds us of the power of God’s love at work in our lives. The readings all point […]
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Fathers
What was it like for Joseph to hold the newborn Jesus? How was it for him to hold a mystery? What did it mean to Joseph’s understanding of life that […]
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Paradox
In this week’s Gospel, our Lord presents a paradoxical view on being blessed; one that contradicts the worldly view of what it is to be blessed. The Beatitudes are a […]