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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In this Sunday’s gospel Jesus begins his ministry in Galilee, an area where people lived in darkness after their kingdom was destroyed. With his teaching Jesus brings light to them and begins calling people to follow him into the light. Our baptisms call us to be lights to each other and to our communities. By
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http://youtu.be/9BMnXXrvcyA Sometimes seeing what and who are truly important in our lives can be difficult. John the Baptist doesn’t recognize Jesus at first! But God tells John to look for one filled with the Spirit. Like John, we must listen for God’s voice to help guide us to the truth. Key Lines: Lately I been,
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[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/14579605″ params=”color=ff6600&auto_play=false&show_artwork=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /] “Resist the Tide,” Cynthia Hopkins, The Truth: A Tragedy, Gloria Deluxe Music Jesus’ baptism reveals his true identity and call as the Son of God. For each of us, our baptism is a sign to the world of our identity as children of God. Baptism is the sacrament
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In Sunday’s gospel an angel challenges Joseph in a dream to trust God and remain true to Mary. Accepting a child he knew was not his must have challenged Joseph, but he chooses to trust in the words of the angel and protect Mary and Jesus from a life of poverty and insecurity. The song
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In Sunday’s gospel, the followers of John the Baptist want to know if Jesus is the one John has told them about. Jesus praises John for how he has lived and preached. John was true to who he was and able to respond to God’s call in his life. “Burn” is a song about how
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John the Baptist challenges the Pharisees and Sadducees to live lives that match the words they speak in this Sunday’s gospel. People in our world obsess with image. To live true to what we believe and who we really want to be is hard. The song “Red Hands” describes the challenge of being honest with
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Advent begins the liturgical year in the Roman Catholic Church. A new year is a time of change, and in the gospel this Sunday, Jesus warns his followers to prepare for great changes. We can reflect on the past year and challenge ourselves for the year to come. “Radioactive” is a song about a time
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As we celebrate the Feast of Christ the King, we remember that Jesus’ power is not riches, fame, or political power but the power of love and forgiveness. Our culture celebrates glamorous royals and celebrity gossips, but as Christians we know that these things will not last forever. The song “Royals” is about the rejection
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http://youtu.be/DaIZhKkgteA In Sunday’s gospel Jesus reminds his disciples that their trust in him will help them find their way through any catastrophe. Jesus’ promise of love and protection reassures the disciples, who often feel frightened and confused. The song “Hopeless Wanderer” is a reminder that even through our most difficult times, we can trust that
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