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April 27, 2024 at 5:35:40 PM
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The word “remain” appears several times in the readings of this weekend. It is a strong verb which also means abide, cling, dwell,...
April 13, 2024 at 5:05:12 PM
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Two lines in today’s gospel weave the entire episode together as Jesus continues his appearance to the disciples and mandates them on...
April 6, 2024 at 5:46:58 PM
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Jesus uses Thomas to prescribe what can be identified as the rubric of faith in the gospel of this second Sunday of Easter, “Blessed are...
March 30, 2024 at 2:03:08 PM
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Easter Vigil begins with the service of light. The Paschal candle is lit and lifted high. The priest says, "May the light of Christ,...
March 28, 2024 at 4:40:12 PM
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The word disgusting is certainly not positive. Its synonyms include repulsive, filthy, sickening, sordid, nauseating, horrible. That’s...
March 23, 2024 at 3:20:57 PM
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Each time I read the passion narrative from St. Mark, this image strikes me as very significant in the arrest of Jesus, “Now a young man...
March 9, 2024 at 4:10:37 PM
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I want to dedicate this homily to the memory of my professor and formator in the major seminary, Msgr. Innocent Maduakolam Osuagwu, who...
March 2, 2024 at 2:50:32 PM
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Has it ever felt like God is asking you for an uncommon favor? What’s that like? Put in another way, when God asks you for a favor, what...
February 24, 2024 at 8:46:35 PM
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The gospel of the transfiguration of Jesus is a familiar passage, perhaps having been read several times, both in school and in church....
February 10, 2024 at 2:59:07 PM
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The gospel of this weekend is worth rereading: A leper came to Jesus and kneeling down begged him and said, “If you wish, you can make me...
February 3, 2024 at 8:00:23 PM
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Three things from today’s readings: 1. The urgency of preaching the gospel as demanded by Christ. 2. The urgency of service....
December 24, 2023 at 5:57:31 PM
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If you have taken the DNA test, you would understand how vast the human connection spreads. DNA shows how humans have direct links with...