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Good Friday 4th Word – 2023
When noon came, darkness fell on the whole countryside and lasted until midafternoon. Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?” which means: “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” Matthew 27:45-46 Jesus hanging on the cross, is still an observant Jew. He is reciting the 22nd Psalm; the Son… Continue reading
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Why All People Suffer – Session 5
The slides are found in Session Four here. Continue reading
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RCIA Talk on Prayer
What is Prayer? The raising of one’s mind and heart to God – St. John Damascene A surge of the heart; it is a simple look turned toward heaven, it is a cry of recognition and of love, embracing both trial and joy.” – St. Therese of Lisieux Prayer purifies us, reading instructs us. Both… Continue reading
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Mortal Death and Eternal Life
The theme of the readings today is the power of God over life and death. Ezekiel, speaking for the Lord, says, “Then you shall know that I am the LORD, when I open your graves and have you rise from them, O my people!” In the Gospel story, Jesus raises Lazarus from the dead after… Continue reading
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Prayer in Lent
Prayer is one of the three things that we are encouraged by the Church to do during the season of Lent. Along with fasting and almsgiving, we are encouraged to spend more time in prayer. Prayer is recollected quiet time, talking and listening to our Lord. I think the readings today can help us think… Continue reading
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