Mark reports that Jesus has come back to his hometown, Nazareth, for the first time since beginning his public ministry.
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John the Baptist sets example for living faith
Imagine that you are hosting a fancy party with the best of food and drink for your family and friends.
Body of Christ goes beyond close-knit relationships
In my young adult years, it was such a joy to attend Mass with a group of friends who all participated in the same Bible study.
Holy Spirit provides the peace we need to produce good works
On this weekend we celebrate the feast of Pentecost, which marks the last weekend in Easter.
Friendship with Jesus requires love and respect for his commands
The Lord tells us this Sunday that he is love, and that we are to remain in his love.
A good shepherd, like a grain of wheat, will give up life for others
I once heard the Paschal Mystery described succinctly as “dying equals rising.”
Put yourself in Gospel scene to fully hear John’s message of faith
When I was a teenager, I attended a workshop on prayer.
Eavesdrop on conversation between Jesus and a disciple on Palm Sunday
Imagine you are the beloved disciple walking next to Jesus as he rides into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday.
Love is more than Valentine’s cards and puppy dogs
The readings for Mass the weekend of March 18 tell of Jesus’ great love for you. It’s that simple. I could almost end this column here.
Psalmist sets example for keeping faith amid turmoil
How is it, today, that the psalmist can say to us, “I believed even when I said I am sorely afflicted” (Psalm 116:10)?
God wants a ‘yes’ to his Word and openness to his presence
In our first reading, the prophet Isaiah brings an oracle from the Lord that calls us to be attentive to the ever life-giving, forgiving and healing presence of the Lord.
A whale of a story
We are called to live, today, in light of gaining eternal life, tomorrow
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