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Freedom and Love | October 12

Posted by Amanda Nobis on 10/12/20

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“For freedom Christ set us free; so stand firmand do not submit again to the yoke of slavery.”

St. John Paul II said, “Freedom exists for the sake of love.” I’ve been reflecting this weekend on the theological ... Read More »

28th Sunday in Ordinary Time | Fr. Andy

Posted by Amanda Nobis on 10/12/20

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In today’s Gospel parable, we hear of a King who is throwing a wedding feast for his son, but some people don’t want to come… Why would anyone turn down an invitation to come to a wonderful dinner, ... Read More »

Seven Other Spirits | October 9

Posted by Amanda Nobis on 10/09/20

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There’s a lot going on in today’s Gospel. I saw three themes that I was potentially interested in writing on for today. The one I decided to reflect on is the theme from the final paragraph.

“When an ... Read More »

God is Different | October 8

Posted by Amanda Nobis on 10/08/20

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Sometimes when I read this parable I get kind of confused and discouraged. How could Jesus compare God to this man who says "Do not bother me" when his friend asks for a favor? Sure, Jesus goes on ... Read More »

"Wrong is Wrong, Even if Everybody is Wrong" | October 7

Posted by Amanda Nobis on 10/07/20

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Today's first reading reminded me of a quote from Ven. Archbishop Fulton Sheen that I had happened upon yesterday. "Moral principles do not depend on a majority vote. Wrong is wrong, even if everybody is wrong. Right is ... Read More »

The Hermit and the Hound of Heaven | October 6

Posted by Amanda Nobis on 10/06/20

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There is a reflection posted on our sacristy bulletin board…you may have seen it: The most important day in your spiritual life will come, not when you believe you love God, but when you realize (how much) God ... Read More »

Another Gospel | October 5

Posted by Amanda Nobis on 10/05/20

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"Brothers and sisters:I am amazed that you are so quickly forsakingthe one who called you by the grace of Christfor a different gospel (not that there is another)."

Called out.

In today's first reading, St. Paul calls out ... Read More »

Homily for the 27th Sunday of Ordinary Time | Fr. Andy

Posted by Amanda Nobis on 10/05/20

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I love today’s second reading from Paul, he gives us a lot to think about when he says:

Finally, brothers and sisters,whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is ... Read More »

Radical Gift and Radical Receptivity | October 1

Posted by Amanda Nobis on 10/01/20

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Today’s Gospel talks about radical gift and radical receptivity. Jesus sends 72 disciples out to proclaim the kingdom of heaven to every town and place He intended to visit. (The first thing I noticed is that 72 is ... Read More »

"Follow Me" Means "Leave Behind" | September 30

Posted by Amanda Nobis on 9/30/20

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“Follow me.”

This is the invitation that proceeded the most influential life-changes in the world. “Follow me.” Two words that flipped the world upside down. Two words that flipped the lives of 12 apostles and many, many other ... Read More »