Monthly Archives: April 2023

Transformation, Resurrection, Easter Glory

        Alleluia!  He is risen! He is risen indeed! Alleluia!         Matthew 28:1-10 “After the Sabbath, as the first light of the new week dawned, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to keep vigil at the tomb. Suddenly the earth reeled and rocked … Continue reading

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Salvation – Paid for it All

SIN                                                                                        PAID SHAME                                                                                 PAID REGRET                                                                               PAID PAST MISTAKES                                                                PAID UNFORGIVENESS                                                             PAID HURT                                                                                   PAID ANGER                                                                                PAID – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – … Continue reading

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Beneath the Cross

 Whenever I read the Passion of the Lord, I hope for a different ending to the story.  I do the same thing every time I watch the movie “Titanic.”  I can’t help but hope that the ship will miss the … Continue reading

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Maundy Thursday

Some of the most repeated words in Scripture begin this way: “Our Lord Jesus Christ on the night in which he was betrayed took bread . . .” Millions of Christians hear these words every Sunday. They are the account … Continue reading

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Pharisees Would Make Good Neighbors

 Reading about the Pharisees in the New Testament has always left me with a bad opinion of them; in fact, I’m sure that the original lawyer jokes were about the Pharisees in Biblical times. After thinking about it, however, I … Continue reading

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Chosen of the Chosen

“The Chosen”. So many friends and colleagues have been telling us to check it out. The episodes sure do bring the world of Capernaum up close and relatable. Watching this show is undoubtably better use of leisure time than many … Continue reading

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And He Prayed

The palms have been waved; the hosannahs sung.  Now we begin the most sacred week on our liturgical calendar.  Each day Jesus is in the temple teaching.  Each day the chief priests and elders try to trap him into saying … Continue reading

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Waving Palms

        Remember how your heart fluttered with a new relationship? The tingling feelings that emanated from head to toe. Or perhaps, you were attending a concert and the rush of emotions from the crowd, the noise, the cheers pushed your excitement … Continue reading

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Humility in Community

I enjoy watching a few of the NCAA basketball tournament games. I was impressed by the players’ humility and willingness to share the glory with coaches and team mates. This is what Paul exhorts us to be in our daily … Continue reading

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