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Monday, January 29, 2018

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Posted: 28 Jan 2018 11:11 AM PST

The people of Israel did not want to hear the voice of God, and so He promised that He would send a prophet who would speak to them and tell them His word and will. He gives the law in love. But He sends Jesus, but do we hear Him yet? Have we asked to hear Him? Do we recognize His love of us? Readings are found at http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/012818.cfm.

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Monday, January 22, 2018

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3rd Sunday B '18 - Abadnoned and Transformed

Posted: 21 Jan 2018 11:06 AM PST

Christ's call to us is an appointed time in which we are invited to abandon the boats, nets, family, and work that keep us from following. Like Jonah, Peter, Andrew, James and John, we are called let God transform these things to proclaim the Good News. Readings are found at http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/012118.cfm

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Monday, January 15, 2018

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2nd Sunday '18 - Seek and See

Posted: 14 Jan 2018 11:09 AM PST

John the Baptist points out Jesus. Andrew brings his brother, and they experience Jesus. We, too, are asked what we seek, and invited to experience Jesus. Readings are found at http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/011418.cfm

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Monday, January 8, 2018

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Epiphany '18 - The Gifts

Posted: 07 Jan 2018 03:56 PM PST

A little Reflection on Epiphany. Readings are found at http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/010718.cfm

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Tuesday, January 2, 2018

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Mother of God '18 - God Bearer

Posted: 01 Jan 2018 11:40 AM PST

Mary is the Mother of God, and she longs to bring us to Christ, and Christ to us. Readings are found at http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/010118.cfm.

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Monday, January 1, 2018

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Holy Family '17 - God Keeps His Promises

Posted: 31 Dec 2017 10:45 AM PST

Simeon and Anna give us an example of faithful and active waiting for the Lord. They remind us God keeps His promises. Readings are found at http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/123117.cfm The mentioned test is found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QX_oy9614HQ

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Tuesday, December 26, 2017

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Christmas Day '17 - Silence and Faith

Posted: 25 Dec 2017 11:54 AM PST

The Homily from Christmas Day. Readings are found at: http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/122517-day.cfm

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Christmas Midnight '17 - Silence and Faith

Posted: 25 Dec 2017 11:48 AM PST

Homily of the Mass at Midnight. Give ourselves a gift of silence and faith. Readings are found at http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/122517-midnight.cfm

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Monday, December 25, 2017

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4th Sunday Advent '17 - Yearn and Yield

Posted: 24 Dec 2017 10:20 AM PST

The Virgin Mary models perfectly how we should prepare this Advent, as she demonstrates both her yearning for the Lord and yielding to His will. Readings are found at: http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/122417.cfm

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Monday, December 18, 2017

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3rd Sunday Advent '17 - Adore and Acknowledge

Posted: 17 Dec 2017 10:08 AM PST

Like John the Baptist and the Blessed Mother, we have a relationship, identity, and mission from God, and fulfilling that mission gives joy. We discover our mission in prayer, especially adoration. But He works in our life yet - and when we acknowledge that we grow in joy. Readings are found at http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/121717.cfm

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Monday, December 11, 2017

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2nd Sunday Advent '17 - Repent

Posted: 10 Dec 2017 10:33 AM PST

We prepare our hearts by repentance and reconciliation. This is truly good news. Do we believe it? Readings are found at http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/121017.cfm

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Saturday, December 9, 2017

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Immaculate Conception '17 - Saved from Poison

Posted: 08 Dec 2017 07:38 AM PST

Recorded during the John Ireland School Mass for the Immaculate Conception. Mary needed a Savior to save her from the poison of sin, too, but a singular act of grace, God preserved her from the first moment of her conception, so she becomes the model for us o live our baptisms. Readings are found at http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/120817.cfm

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Monday, December 4, 2017

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1st Sunday Advent '17 - Prepare

Posted: 03 Dec 2017 10:41 AM PST

As we begin Advent, we are asked to watch and prepare. How does Christ come to us? Readings can be found at http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/120317.cfm

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Monday, November 27, 2017

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Chirst the King '17 - Working for the King

Posted: 26 Nov 2017 03:12 PM PST

A brief reflection (in the absence of giving a homily this weekend) on the readings http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/112617.cfm for the Feast of Christ the King.

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Friday, November 24, 2017

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Thanksgiving '17 - Everyday Eucharist

Posted: 23 Nov 2017 08:09 AM PST

As Catholics, we are invited to give thanks everyday. The challenge is that we too readily fail to recognize God's blessings. Readings are found at http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/112317-thanksgiving.cfm

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Monday, November 20, 2017

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33rd Sunday OT '17 - Dare to Lose It

Posted: 19 Nov 2017 03:25 PM PST

At our LifeTeen Retreat this weekend, we received a reminder that we are gifted with all we need to live and guide disciples to the Lord. Are we going to dare to use it, perhaps even fail and lose it. Readings found at http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/111917.cfm

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Monday, November 13, 2017

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32nd Sunday OT '17 - Heart of a Steward - Wisdom

Posted: 12 Nov 2017 10:35 AM PST

In our readings, we hear of wisdom, and that is a virtue needed in to be stewards. Wisdom is to see as God sees, with an eternal perspective. We grow in wisdom by avoiding vice and going to the Sacrament of Reconciliation, prayer and adoration, reading of the lives and the writings of the Saints, and by remembering we become the average of the people we spend time with. Readings can be found at http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/111217.cfm.

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Monday, November 6, 2017

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31 Sunday OT '17 - Heart of a Steward - Gentleness

Posted: 05 Nov 2017 10:52 AM PST

Unlike the harshness of the pharisees, to whom Jesus refers as those who are to be listened to but not followed by their example, St. Paul is gentle and proclaims the Gospel without being a burden. Stewards are called to be gentle. The readings can be found at http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/110517.cfm

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Thursday, November 2, 2017

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All Saints '17 - Children and Saints

Posted: 01 Nov 2017 07:41 AM PDT

We are God's Children NOW! We are called to be saints, and the Loving Father gives us what we need. Readings are found at http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/110117.cfm

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Monday, October 30, 2017

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30th Sunday OT '17 - Heart of a Steward -Love

Posted: 29 Oct 2017 11:13 AM PDT

The heart of a steward is filled with love of God and neighbor, willing the good of each, responding to the love of God with every part of one's being. How are we loving the Lord? Readings can be found at http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/102917.cfm

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Monday, October 23, 2017

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29th Sunday OT '17 - Heart of a Steward - Justice

Posted: 22 Oct 2017 10:18 AM PDT

We are called to render to God what is His due, and to give to others their due. This requires Justice, which enables us to know a do the right. As we strive to be stewards, praying for the gift of justice helps us to know what is right to give.

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