Browsing the May 2020 archive of Blog
Your Story | May 7
Posted by Amanda Nobis on 5/07/20
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There's something to be said about a good backstory. Chock full of details and history, a good back story can prepare an audience to gobble up the climax. You follow a character or a people through highs and ... Read More »
How Did They Do It? | May 6
Posted by Amanda Nobis on 5/06/20
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There’s this really cool thing called “liturgical living.” I have always understood it as living your life according to the calendar of the Church. I like creating a rhythm of life according to the feasts and fasts of ... Read More »
Learning from Jesus's Enemies | May 5
Posted by Amanda Nobis on 5/05/20
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In our Gospel today, we find Jesus in the Jerusalem temple during the Feast of the Dedication or Hanukkah. This is near the end of His public ministry when He has already done many miracles throughout Palestine.
John’s ... Read More »
One Flock | May 4
Posted by Amanda Nobis on 5/04/20
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In the context of the times, today's readings focus on how the Gospel is for Jew and Gentile alike. Peter experiences the descent of the Holy Spirit upon Gentile who hear and embrace the good news. Jesus says ... Read More »
Good Shepherd Sunday Homily | May 3 | Fr. Andy
Posted by Amanda Nobis on 5/04/20
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So after that Gospel reading it is pretty clear why this Sunday is referred to as Good Shepherd Sunday, with Jesus using this great imagery of himself being not only the shepherd to follow and listen to, but ... Read More »
To Whom Shall We Go? | May 2
Posted by Amanda Nobis on 5/02/20
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Jesus will say things you might not understand. Jesus might teach things you disagree with right away.
As a result of this, many of his disciples returned to their former way of life and ... Read More »
My Food Is... | May 1
Posted by Amanda Nobis on 5/01/20
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Last night I was watching a Virtual Theology on Tap featuring Sr. Miriam James Heidland and Fr. John Burns (who I had the pleasure of knowing during my time in Milwaukee). They gave a beautiful reflection on healing, forgiveness, and ... Read More »