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Take my yoke upon you and learn from me,for I am meek and humble of heart;and you will find rest for yourselves.For my yoke is easy, and my burden light.– Jesus In my teens I attended an evangelical church that taught that these words meant that we were free toContinue Reading

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A reflection on the daily Mass readings for Wednesday of the twelfth week of Ordinary Time, July 6, 2016. Hosea 10:1-3, 7-8, 12Psalm 105:2-3, 4-5, 6-7The Holy Gospel according to Saint Matthew 10:1-7 Today is the Memorial for Saint Maria Goretti Maria Goretti was born to poor farm laborers in Corinaldo,Continue Reading

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As we continue through Advent toward Christmas we see this very familiar saying.  Look at the beauty of the words that our Savior gave us: Jesus said to the crowds:“Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened,and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you andContinue Reading

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I will attempt to write a theological reflection on the Beatitudes from Matthews portrayal of the Sermon on the mount(Matthew 5:1-12).  I have chosen this particular passage from the list of options as I find it to be the one that is most unfamiliar to me.  As a convert, IContinue Reading