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In the Name of Jesus Christ | April 25

Posted by Amanda Nobis on 4/25/20

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I have a tendency to get down on myself for not being enough. I’m sure many of you feel the same way. I read Jesus’s sign of a true believe:, that they will drive out demons, speak new languages, pick ... Read More »

Find What You Seek | April 24

Posted by Amanda Nobis on 4/24/20

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When I write these blog posts I use a method of prayer called Lectio Divina to allow the Holy Spirit to speak through me. It's a simple and ancient form of prayer in 4 steps. This is how I ... Read More »

Willed vs. Allowed | April 23

Posted by Amanda Nobis on 4/23/20

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I've been reflecting a lot this week about providence. At the beginning of this pandemic, the world was struck by a crippling fear. We all felt it. There so much that we didn't (and still don't) know about ... Read More »

Jury's Out | April 22

Posted by Amanda Nobis on 4/22/20

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"And this is the verdict,that the light came into the world,but people preferred darkness to light,because their works were evil."

It's really easy for me to impersonalize the work "people." "People" are a really good scapegoat. "People" have ... Read More »

Until the Job is Done | April 21

Posted by Amanda Nobis on 4/21/20

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When our kids were young, we didn’t have a snow blower. Our driveway isn’t too big so everyone got a shovel and we usually made quick work of it. Once in a while, when we got a lot ... Read More »

“I’m not sure I believe that” | April 20, 2020

Posted by Amanda Nobis on 4/20/20

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Let’s be real. Christianity doesn’t always make sense to us. We are saved by suffering? What’s that about? God chose to become man just to wind up being despised by the powerful and sent to be tortured and brutally murdered? ... Read More »

What Changed? | April 18, 2020

Posted by Amanda Nobis on 4/18/20

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I love this time of our readings cycle. I love seeing the differences between the apostles that we hear about in the first reading from Acts and the apostles that we hear about in the Gospel. It’s crazy to think ... Read More »

April 19, 2020 Divine Mercy 2nd Sunday of Easter Sunday Fr Andy Upah

Posted by Helen Kilburg on 4/16/20

Homily for KDTH on Second Sunday of Easter or Divine Mercy Sunday 4/19/2020 (Theme: Mercy, unconditional love, peace through the forgiveness of our sins)

Hey there, it’s Fr. Andy at Nativity and I’m going to offer you my Sunday homily.  I really only focus on the Gospel, which is ... Read More »

April 12, 2020 Easter Sunday Fr Andy Upah

Posted by Helen Kilburg on 4/16/20

Reading 1 ACTS 10:34A, 37-43 Responsorial Psalm PS 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23. R. This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad. Reading 2 COL 3:1-4 Sequence Victimae Paschali Laudes Alleluia CF. 1 COR 5:7B-8A R. Alleluia, alleluia. Gospel JN 20:1-9  

Homily for Nativity and KDTH on ... Read More »

April 11, 2020 Holy Saturday Fr Andy Upah

Posted by Helen Kilburg on 4/16/20

Holy Saturday Reading I GN 1:1—2:2 Responsorial Psalm PS 104:1-2, 5-6, 10, 12, 13-14, 24, 35 R. Lord, send out your Spirit, and renew the face of the earth.Reading II GN 22:1-18 Responsorial Psalm PS 16:5, 8, 9-10, 11 R. You are my inheritance, O Lord. Reading III EX 14:15—15:1 Responsorial ... Read More »