Monthly Archives: October 2020

Imagine

The parable of the mustard seed says with the faith of a mustard seed, mountains would be made to move. Do we dare imagine this in reality. Yet, Our Lord has said, “greater works than these” we will see. The … Continue reading

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An Encounter with Christ

What would it be like, an encounter with Our Lord. Wouldn’t looking at the different encounters of people who met Christ show how Our Savior meets people? Is this one way to understand what it means to meet Christ? By … Continue reading

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Child Abuse and Other Crimes of Dominance

Since the first case was opened by then Boston Globe reporters, yet, many new cases have arisen in every public and private space, while many abuse victims live on carrying their scars, wounds, and feeling vulnerable to accusations of complicity. … Continue reading

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On Reverence and Sacrifice

His Excellence Bishop Timothy Freyer joined our parish for confirmations. In reflection, when kneeling in reverence at Communion, this came to mind. A level above kneeling at Mass, a priest who was once pastor at another parish mentioned he kneels … Continue reading

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Wrestling with restlessness

When restless and worried about the many things in moments of weakness, sometimes it is enough to hear prayers being said. Simply to listen to the Holy Rosary being recited like an evenly paced melody supresses thoughts of uncertainty until … Continue reading

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On Judgment, Wrath, Forgiveness, Mercy, and Grace

Judgment and wrath from what sin has wrought.We may hope for forgiveness if we are able to forgive others.May God have mercy on us. The wages of sin are death, it is said. The only hope is in the mercy … Continue reading

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