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The Transformative Power of Our Participation at Mass
On the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, we will pray this wonderful Prayer over the Offerings: “Grant us, O Lord, we pray, that we may participate worthily in these mysteries, […]
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The Love of Christ, the Joy of Christmas
We finally come to the great celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. This day, and this season, reminds us of an essential truth – a truth that, like Jesus […]
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To Embrace God Himself
As we approach the end of the liturgical year, something that is worth pondering anew is the role of the word of God in our lives. Often, we can come […]
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At the Center of It All, the Crucifix
Recently, as I was training altar servers, one asked an insightful question: “Father, why is there a crucifix on the altar.” It was a very good question. In fact, the […]
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Where True Gladness Is Found
The collect for Mass for the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time beautifully summarizes the readings and draw us into the most essential aspects of the Chrisitan life. It reads: “O […]
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The Gifts of God’s Fatherhood
On the 17th Sunday in Ordinary time, there are two major themes that pop out from the liturgical texts and are summarized very succinctly by the Alleluia verse: “You have […]
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Practical Faith and Praying for a New Pope
In his homily given the morning after his election, Pope Leo XIV voiced a thought that has captivated my own reflection in light of the Easter season. He said: “Today, […]
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Alleluia at Easter and Beyond
In a night that is full of moving words and actions – indeed, even packed with the sacraments themselves – one moment from the Easter Vigil always stands out to […]
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Allow the Love of God to Flood Our Lives this Lent
In the post-Communion prayer for the Second Sunday of Lent we pray: “As we receive these glorious mysteries, we make thanksgiving to you, O Lord, for allowing us while still […]
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Allow Christ to Abide within You
The collect prayer for this Sunday’s Mass is a very simple and straightforward prayer with rich context worthy of our reflection. Indeed, the collect prayer used for the Sixth Sunday […]
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Make the Virtue of Gratitude a Priority This Year
Recently, amidst the Christmas season and its festivities, the OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults) schedule at the parish had us discussing the Eucharist and the Mass. That particular […]
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Prepare for the Second Coming of Christ
For most of us, the beginning of Advent brings on all sorts of memories and excitement – mostly directed at the celebration of Christmas. Even for the most staunched “delayers,” […]