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Malachi addresses the cynicism of the people and points to "a messenger" who will bring about urgent reform (Mal 3:1-4, 23-24). This messenger in the gospel reading (Lk 1:57-66) 1s John the Baptist.
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Malachi addresses the cynicism of the people and points to "a messenger" who will bring about urgent reform (Mal 3:1-4, 23-24). This messenger in the gospel reading (Lk 1:57-66) 1s John the Baptist.
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We have yet another story of a miraculous birth - Samuel (1 Sam 2:24-28). His mother Hanna's song of praise (1 Sam 2:1-10) connects us to the gospel as Mary sings her Magnificat (Lk 1:46-56). "My soul magnifies the Lord!"
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We have yet another story of a miraculous birth - Samuel (1 Sam 2:24-28). His mother Hanna's song of praise (1 Sam 2:1-10) connects us to the gospel as Mary sings her Magnificat (Lk 1:46-56). "My soul magnifies the Lord!"
youtu.be/oJ5q5ir6x-8
Ahaz and Joseph present different ways to stand at the crossroads of our lives.
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Ahaz and Joseph present different ways to stand at the crossroads of our lives.
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The crossroads of our life is the precise place where God is present. God is Emmanuel where we need God to be Emmanuel.
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The crossroads of our life is the precise place where God is present. God is Emmanuel where we need God to be Emmanuel.
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Isaiah's prophecy to Ahaz and his response (Is 7:10-14) is contrasted with the annunciation to Joseph and his response (Mt 1:18-24). They stood at a crossroad. To respond like Joseph is to further the plan of God.
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Isaiah's prophecy to Ahaz and his response (Is 7:10-14) is contrasted with the annunciation to Joseph and his response (Mt 1:18-24). They stood at a crossroad. To respond like Joseph is to further the plan of God.
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Isaiah's prophecy to Ahaz (Is 7:10-4) and his response is contrasted with angel Gabriel's annunciation to Mary and her response (Lk 1:26-38). We can be both Ahaz and Mary depending on our responses to God's call each day.
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Isaiah's prophecy to Ahaz (Is 7:10-4) and his response is contrasted with angel Gabriel's annunciation to Mary and her response (Lk 1:26-38). We can be both Ahaz and Mary depending on our responses to God's call each day.
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Today's reading are about messengers of God, angels delivering news about miraculous conceptions and births - first to Samson's mother and then to Zechariah. They focus on preparing "a people fit for the Lord."
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Today's reading are about messengers of God, angels delivering news about miraculous conceptions and births - first to Samson's mother and then to Zechariah. They focus on preparing "a people fit for the Lord."
youtu.be/aJ7IAdXzqSo
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The readings connect Jesus more intimately to the line of David of the house of Judah. The focus is also on "righteousness." Jesus is the ultimate Righteous One who will bring about what is right and just in the land.
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The readings connect Jesus more intimately to the line of David of the house of Judah. The focus is also on "righteousness." Jesus is the ultimate Righteous One who will bring about what is right and just in the land.
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As we reach the octave before Christmas, the readings will connect Jesus to the line of David of the tribe of Judah, and indeed to Abraham. The genealogy of Jesus in the gospel makes for interesting reading for this.
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As we reach the octave before Christmas, the readings will connect Jesus to the line of David of the tribe of Judah, and indeed to Abraham. The genealogy of Jesus in the gospel makes for interesting reading for this.
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Today's scripture points to the appropriate response to God's word. King Josiah, the remnants, and surprisingly the tax-collectors and prostitutes in the gospel reading teach us how to respond to the Word of God.
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Today's scripture points to the appropriate response to God's word. King Josiah, the remnants, and surprisingly the tax-collectors and prostitutes in the gospel reading teach us how to respond to the Word of God.
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Balaam's prophecy in Num 24:2-7, 15-17 is read by Jewish and Christian interpreters as referring to the Messiah. But the gospel presents an irony. Religious leaders misunderstood the Messiah. This can happen to us too.
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Balaam's prophecy in Num 24:2-7, 15-17 is read by Jewish and Christian interpreters as referring to the Messiah. But the gospel presents an irony. Religious leaders misunderstood the Messiah. This can happen to us too.
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The Christian story is the story of a God who never abandons us in our despair and hopelessness.
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The Christian story is the story of a God who never abandons us in our despair and hopelessness.
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The Christian story is the story of hope amidst despair and hopelessness.
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The Christian story is the story of hope amidst despair and hopelessness.
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The ability to read the sign of the times, just like we read times and seasons, is an important spiritual quest. Could it happen that God is standing right in front of us and we totally miss it? It happened with Jesus!
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The ability to read the sign of the times, just like we read times and seasons, is an important spiritual quest. Could it happen that God is standing right in front of us and we totally miss it? It happened with Jesus!
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I often say, only a mother can love like a mother does. Mary's apparition to the native people was as a native woman, and came at a time of great oppression. It gave them dignity and hope.
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I often say, only a mother can love like a mother does. Mary's apparition to the native people was as a native woman, and came at a time of great oppression. It gave them dignity and hope.
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During Advent, we normally expect John the Baptist to say things about Jesus. Today we hear what Jesus has to say about John the Baptist and the Kingdom of God . It is implications for our times.
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During Advent, we normally expect John the Baptist to say things about Jesus. Today we hear what Jesus has to say about John the Baptist and the Kingdom of God . It is implications for our times.
youtu.be/LXfkvrSDnNU
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Isaiah's words, "“They that hope in the LORD will renew their strength, they will soar as with eagles' wings; They will run and not grow weary, walk and not grow faint” (Is 40:31), have great meaning for us today.
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Isaiah's words, "“They that hope in the LORD will renew their strength, they will soar as with eagles' wings; They will run and not grow weary, walk and not grow faint” (Is 40:31), have great meaning for us today.
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As we reach the middle of the 2nd Week of Advent, the tone of the readings from Isaiah shift away from caution and judgment to comfort and healing. In today's readings, the image of the caring shepherd offers comfort.
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As we reach the middle of the 2nd Week of Advent, the tone of the readings from Isaiah shift away from caution and judgment to comfort and healing. In today's readings, the image of the caring shepherd offers comfort.
youtu.be/CfvWgwesUJ8
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The Feast of the Immaculate Conception always falls during Advent. It is closely tied to the incarnation of Jesus. Yet, Mary's role must be understood appropriately and not confused with Jesus' unique role as the Redeemer. youtu.be/MJKeUyYTjLU
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The Feast of the Immaculate Conception always falls during Advent. It is closely tied to the incarnation of Jesus. Yet, Mary's role must be understood appropriately and not confused with Jesus' unique role as the Redeemer. youtu.be/MJKeUyYTjLU
John the Baptist did not prepare people to have a Christmas party. He called for deep-rooted conversion in preparation for the coming of Christ.
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John the Baptist did not prepare people to have a Christmas party. He called for deep-rooted conversion in preparation for the coming of Christ.
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Second Sunday of Advent.
John the Baptist preaching during Advent seems to be out to sync with contemporary Advent sentiments. Here is why...
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Second Sunday of Advent.
John the Baptist preaching during Advent seems to be out to sync with contemporary Advent sentiments. Here is why...
youtu.be/l5ZCXxvh3Y8
John the Baptist did not prepare people to have a Christmas party. He called for deep-rooted conversion in preparation for the coming of Christ.
www.itemissaest.org/resources/su...
John the Baptist did not prepare people to have a Christmas party. He called for deep-rooted conversion in preparation for the coming of Christ.
www.itemissaest.org/resources/su...
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Isaiah offered both judgment and hope to a nation in turmoil. In the gospel Jesus is presented as the hope of the people, especially as they felt they were like sheep without a shepherd. But Jesus also sends us.
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Isaiah offered both judgment and hope to a nation in turmoil. In the gospel Jesus is presented as the hope of the people, especially as they felt they were like sheep without a shepherd. But Jesus also sends us.
youtu.be/QzN0X6OoTB4
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Isaiah prophesies that the deaf, blind, and poor will experience God's saving power but the powerful and arrogant will miss it. In the gospels too, Jesus is welcomed among the poor and it was they who experience his healing power.
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Isaiah prophesies that the deaf, blind, and poor will experience God's saving power but the powerful and arrogant will miss it. In the gospels too, Jesus is welcomed among the poor and it was they who experience his healing power.
youtu.be/8hcDD6XIeYs