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First Sunday of Advent
November 30, 2019
Isaiah 2:1-5; Romans 13:11-14; Matthew 24:37-34
Happy New Year!
At this point, you’re probably thinking, “Uh, Padre, it’s only December 1. You’re about a month early.”
But I’m not talking...
Feast of Christ the King
November 23, 2019
2 Samuel 5:1-3; Colossians 1:12-20; Luke 23:35-43
We have a strange King. Most famous kings in history have been known for their earthly power and wisdom. They conquered nations and built vast empires. They advanced science and...
33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
November 16, 2019
Malachi 3:19-20a; 2 Thessalonians 3:7-12; Luke 21:5-19
“B-.” It was not a grade that I was used to receiving. For a moment, I thought there must be a mistake. But there it was in black and white,...
32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
November 9, 2019
1 Mac 7:1-2, 9-14; Ps 17; 2 Thes 2:16-3:5; Luke 20:27-38
One of the most captivating images in science are things trapped in amber. Amber is essentially petrified tree resin. At one time the resin flowed like honey from a...
Notes from a Journey - Capuchin Friar John Celichowski