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He is Risen Indeed!
Now, let us live like that means something.
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Holy Saturday
Let us wait with longing… God, Creator of heaven and earth: Grant that, as the crucified body of your dear Son was laid in the tomb and rested on this holy Sabbath, so we may await with him the coming of the third day, and rise with him to newness of life; who now lives and reigns with you and…
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We Wait in Silence
“Come, Holy Spirit, to console and strengthen Christians, especially those from the Middle East so that, united in Christ, they may be witnesses of your universal love in an area torn apart by injustice and conflicts.” Pope Francis I
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Going Dark… It’s Friday…
28 After this, knowing that everything was already completed, in order to fulfill the scripture, Jesus said, “I am thirsty.”29 A jar full of sour wine was nearby, so the soldiers soaked a sponge in it, placed it on a hyssop branch, and held it up to his lips. 30 When he had received the sour wine, Jesus said, “It is completed.” Bowing his head, he…
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My Annual Love Letter to the Royals
Hi, It’s me again. I’m a little late from last year. I’ve been busy, but I know you’ll say that’s no excuse. Well, here we are on the verge of another season. Your spring training has been phenomenal. And let me say, contrary to actual sportswriters who actually get paid to have an opinion, I think the winter transactions were fantastic. This…
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Maundy Thursday, the Pope washing feet, and the call to the basin and towel
12 After he washed the disciples’ feet, he put on his robes and returned to his place at the table. He said to them, “Do you know what I’ve done for you? 13 You call me ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord,’ and you speak correctly, because I am. 14 If I, your Lord and teacher, have washed your feet, you too must wash each other’s feet. 15 I have given…
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Being About the Business of My King
34 “Then the king will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who will receive good things from my Father. Inherit the kingdom that was prepared for you before the world began. 35 I was hungry and you gave me food to eat. I was thirsty and you gave me a drink. I was a stranger and you welcomed me. 36 I was naked…
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The Elusive Position of Contentment
12 I know the experience of being in need and of having more than enough; I have learned the secret to being content in any and every circumstance, whether full or hungry or whether having plenty or being poor. 13 I can endure all these things through the power of the one who gives me strength. (Phil. 4:12-13, CEB) In a culture that…
