As Jesus claims his divinity in the Gospel of John we are challenged to consider how our lives conform to Christ. He is our Lord and His example guides and directs our lives in all things.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 5th Week of Lent
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Shadrach, Meschach and Abednego faced the fiery furnace with their faith in God. Their example reveals the strength and conviction that come when God’s word dwells in our hearts and directs our lives. May this holy fire of faith burn in our hearts!
Mass Readings: Wednesday of the 5th Week of Lent
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United in love with his heavenly Father, Jesus teaches the people that they will know who he is when he has been lifted up. As we gaze upon Christ on the Cross may we recognize our hope as we turn from our sins and accept his forgiveness.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 5th Week of Lent
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The Lord commands us to proclaim the Good News through our words and actions as we invite others to encounter God through the Church. This 40 minute presentation is the second part of the Parish Mission given at St. Anthony Abbot Catholic Church on March 12, 2018.
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For a copy of the handout that accompanied this presentation, click here: Proclaim the Gospel!
Christ calls us to repent of our sins and turn to Him. This 45 minute presentation outlines some of the ways we embrace repentance as an ongoing part of our conversion of heart as we draw closer to God and one another. Given at a Parish Mission at St. Anthony Abbot Catholic Church on March 11, 2018.
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For a copy of the handout that accompanied this presentation click here: Repentance
Only after the grain of wheat dies can new life begin; this process from death to life shapes both our physical and spiritual lives. What doesn’t belong in our hearts? What needs to “die” so that Jesus Christ can raise up new life within us? The Lord offers the grace…may we walk with Him from death to new life.
Mass Readings – 5th Sunday of Lent
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John’s Gospel offers a glimpse at the division that occurs among the crowd – all who are trying to figure out who Jesus is – as doubt, isolation and discord rise to the surface. Division is part of our human experience; in light of today’s reading we have the opportunity to consider how we work to unite with one another in a spirit of peace.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 4th Week of Lent
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The Gospel of John reveals that people are questioning the identity of Jesus and trying to kill him. Who is he? He is Christ the Lord, the Son of God who comes from the Father to save and set us free.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 4th Week of Lent
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Jesus speaks about several different sources that offer testimony on his behalf. It begs a question: Do our lives offer a similar witness? Does what we say and do give testimony that Christ is the Lord of our hearts?
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 4th Week of Lent
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The Gospel of John reveals the relationship between Jesus and his heavenly Father, establishing Christ as the Just Judge before whom we will all stand. Our opportunity is to take each day as a precious gift, reconciling our hearts and seeking to follow the Lord with all our heart.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 4th Week of Lent
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The Last Judgment, Michelangelo, 1536-1541, Sistine Chapel, Rome, Italy.
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Three Great Things 