It can be easy to distance ourselves from people who seem strange to us. We have trouble seeing our similarities when we focus on our differences. This song points to what connects us; we are all part of God’s creation. This puts us into relationship; it makes us family. Once we recognize these “strangers” as […]
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In Sunday’s gospel Jesus insists that worrying about material wealth won’t bring security and safety. He holds up the birds of the air and lilies of the field as examples of God’s care that we can trust. Our culture reinforces that idea that buying things and having more than those around us will make us
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Reflection for February 2nd, Feast of the Presentation: Two elders, Simeon and Anna, anticipate how important Jesus is when his parents bring him to the temple to dedicate him to God. He will be a light to the world and the glory of his own people. Likewise, all of us are created in the image
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Jesus teaches the Sadducees that all are alive in God, which assures us those we love who have gone before us are safe. The song “Safe and Sound” celebrates a relationship that can stay strong through mystery and even beyond death. Key Lines: I could show you love / In a tidal wave of mystery
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In this Sunday’s gospel, Jesus tells his disciples about a widow who refuses to give up until she receives the justice she deserves. Jesus’ story shows us that God will not abandon us in our struggles. For all of us, persisting through the challenges we face is not easy, but it is almost always worth
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http://youtu.be/cUoZN4cpfmM Gospel Reflection for March 24, Palm/Passion Sunday: Reflecting on the suffering and death of Jesus can be very difficult, especially when we remember that Jesus suffered and died out of love for others. Even when he was alone and felt abandoned, Jesus continued to bring forgiveness to those around him. The song “Learn Me
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“Try,” Pink, The Truth About Love, RCA Gospel Reflection for January 27, 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time: Sunday’s gospel takes us to the beginning of Jesus’ public ministry, speaking and teaching in the synagogues of Galilee. When Jesus identifies himself as the anointed one of God, he proclaims his role as bringing justice to the
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“Gold On The Ceiling,” The Black Keys, El Camino, Nonesuch Records Gospel Reflection for October 14th, 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Spending our energy protecting fame, wealth, or material possessions can distract us from the people and experiences that are truly important. Jesus tries to help the rich young man in Sunday’s gospel understand that,
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January 27, 2012 by Claire Bischoff This week’s Gospel (Mark 1:21-28) describes Jesus commanding “an unholy spirit” to come out of a man. The people who observe this act wonder at the authority Jesus possesses, exclaiming that even the unholy spirits obey his word. Many people in the technological and scientific world of today might
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