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Readings for Wednesday the Third Week of Advent 2015 John the Baptist came on to the scene like a whirlwind of asceticism.  His camel hair cloak and belt of leather, eating an extreme diet of only that which God provided him in nature; he presented to the people a challenge. Continue Reading

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When I was a young man I got a job at an electrical company in the town of Wise, Virginia.  My friend Michael and I travelled around the tri-city area, eastern Kentucky and parts of Tennessee installing electrical systems.  I was thrilled to be out doing something.  I was thrilledContinue Reading

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In tomorrow’s Gospel we see Jesus weeping over the city of Jerusalem.  “If this day you only knew what makes for peace…”  Oh, how we still today are seeking that answer.  It was right in front of them though.  Jesus Christ is the Kingdom of God.  It was right inContinue Reading

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In today’s Gospel there is this interesting parable.  Last night when reflecting on the Gospel, I was drawn to the gold coins and what they represent.  Today though it struck me, that this was a very important key to that whole exchange. While people were listening to Jesus speak, he proceededContinue Reading

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A reflection on the readings for the 33rd Sunday of Ordinary time.  Many years ago when I was a young man in college, the power had gone out in the entire neighborhood.  I decided to walk to my mothers house for dinner.  I knew that no matter what, she andContinue Reading

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My wife and I were just discussing this amazing sentence in the first reading for tomorrow.  “For those who keep the holy precepts hallowed shall be found holy[..]”  I just love the way that reads in my mind.  If you keep the holy.. holy… you shall be holy.  That’s suchContinue Reading

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One of the most wonderful notions about Cursillo and the teachings of our church is to look for Jesus in every person.  You know that biblical verse where Jesus said “Whatever you do for the least of these”? As a Catholic we take that literally, that we can ‘entertain angelsContinue Reading