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“Our Immigrant Roots” How often have we heard the phrase, “We are all immigrants.” We may not have traveled here from another country, but our ancestors did. For this issue, we decided to honor our Immigrant Roots. Below is my recollection of my parents and grandparents, with an emphasis on my dad. Read our Summer
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Our readings for Mass over the Easter Season have emersed us in the struggles of the early followers of Jesus. They were first called “those that followed the way” and later became known as Christians. It is an amazing story of perseverance and commitment to discipleship. In May, our readings take us first to the
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Have you ever been in a room full of people and thought you recognized an old friend across the room? But something was different – a different hair style – a full beard shaved off? You wanted to get closer to verify your hunch? Something was very different about the resurrected Christ, there amid the
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“…He was among wild beasts, and the angels ministered to Him… Mark 1:12-15 As I have prayed with this gospel of the First Sunday of Lent, I was drawn to the words above. It occurs to me that we have many “beasts” among us in our current times. “Beasts” that are natural: earthquakes, floods, fires,
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The Rule of St. Benedict was written circa 530. Benedictines still live by it nearly 1500 hundred years later. How amazing! In this new year, consider the things that matter. What guides you? What brings you peace? What sparks your joy? As 2024 unfolds… Always, we begin again.
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I love Advent. It is far and away my favorite season of the liturgical year. I love everything about it, from the scripture readings to the sense of anticipation to the themes of justice and mercy that anchor the season. Advent is my time to go deeper, to slow down, and to recalibrate. Advent’s recalibration
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“Recognizing Gifts” Once again, Advent is upon us. This church season offers us time to turn our attention to preparing our mind, heart, and soul to celebrate the Feast of the Incarnation. We call to mind God’s overwhelming generosity of gifting humanity by taking on “flesh,” living among us, and continuing to reveal the unfathomable
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Did You See Me? Matt 25:31-46 They are totally clueless, sheep and goats alike. “When did we see you, Lord? We don’t remember seeing you! Or helping you!” To which the Ruler of the Ages responds, “Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members
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“But when you pray, go to your inner room, close the door, and pray to your Father in secret. And your Father who sees in secret will repay you.” — Matthew 6:6 As I write this reflection, I’m anticipating the arrival of fall, my favorite of the four seasons. When I was a kid, I