Jesus read, “The Spirit of God is upon me, for God has anointed me and sent me to proclaim good news to the poor, to proclaim liberty for captives, sight to the blind, release to prisoners, to announce a year of favor from the Lord. Luke 4.18-19 The prisoners make the list along with […]
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“Anything Could Happen,” Ellie Goulding, Halcyon, Polydor Gospel Reflection for January 20, 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time: Jesus’ first public miracle takes place at a wedding. With his mother and disciples along, he joins in a gathering that shows us the importance of family and friends, of the communities that we belong to. Communities stretch
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Jesus performed this first of his signs at Cana in Galilee. He revealed his glory and his disciples began to believe in him. John 2.11 Jesus, his mother, and disciples are at a wedding when Mary notices the wine has run out. Upon her request, Jesus turns six jars of water into an abundance of
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When Jesus also had been baptized and was praying, the heavens opened, and the Holy Spirit descended like a dove. And a voice came from heaven, “You are my son, my Beloved; with you I am well pleased.” Luke 3.21-22 By the time of John the Baptist in Israel’s history, people wonder where to look
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http://youtu.be/jukv9Q1eR2g Gospel Reflection for January 13, Baptism of the Lord: Jesus likes the company John the Baptist keeps, people who are seeking God and turning away from self-centered lives. When John baptizes Jesus, the Holy Spirit descends, anointing Jesus, and a voice identifies him as God’s Son. Both John and Jesus hear God’s call and
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“My friend Darwin lives in the country. He’s a teacher, but sometimes wishes he were a farmer. Darwin says that once he was in a “visioning” workshop where the leader asked participants to close their eyes and imagine the happiest, most wonderful experience they could think of. What came to Darwin’s mind was the image
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After Jesus’ birth, magi from the east followed a star in hopes of finding the messiah. On entering the house, they found the child with Mary, his mother. They knelt down and paid him homage. Then they opened their coffers and presented him with gifts of gold frankincense and myrrh. Matthew 2.11 Jesus is not
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Joseph and Mary had traveled with a large group of friends and relatives from Jerusalem to Nazareth for an entire day before they realized Jesus wasn’t with him. They returned to Jerusalem and looked for two days before finding him in the temple. Jesus did not understand their anxiety and confusion. Jesus said, “Why were
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When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby stirred within her womb. Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit and cried out in a loud voice, “Blessed are you among women and blessed is the child of your womb.” Luke 1.41-42 The gospel focus narrows this Sunday. In Mary and Elizabeth Luke sees model believers who
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“Lights,” Ellie Goulding, Lights, Polydor UK Ltd. Gospel Reflection for December 23, 4th Sunday of Advent: As Elizabeth welcomes Mary and celebrates the new life of Jesus in her womb, we celebrate and give thanks for those who welcome us with such joy. Her example challenges us to be a welcoming presence in the world.
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