Daily Reflections
This is a week of tremendous graces as we head into the sacred Triduum. In the readings at the start of Holy Week, we see the unfolding of the glory and promise of Jesus’s mission. In today’s first reading, Isaiah touches on the seeking and waiting for the Messiah that…
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‘My chosen one in whom my soul delights’ … ‘the house was full of the scent’ Who is it, who delights the very soul of God, the God who created the world and ‘gave breath to its people and life to the creatures that move in it?’ Isaiah points us…
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For the world’s top professional cyclists and avid cycling fans, today would be the Ronde van Vlaanderen (Tour of Flanders), and the Paris-Roubaix race would be next Sunday. These two early season races are considered “monuments” or “classics.” They generally take place at this time of year and are considered…
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It is a common saying that we cannot choose our relatives, but we can choose our friends. Friends are very important in life. The friends we choose may influence our life choices in some ways. If we are less self-aware, they may even dictate the way we structure our lives.…
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Have you ever felt that people were out to get you? I’m sure political figures feel that way. Whichever party you belong to, the other side is gunning for you; looking for any slip you might make. Seems like this is the habit of humanity. I’m sure Jesus felt this…
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One of the most inspiring parts of Scripture is the statement that with God, nothing is impossible. It means that God can do that which is ordinarily taken to be unachievable. This is why He is called an omnipotent God. We often forget this reality, especially when we are overwhelmed…
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Written by Paul Verderber…writing for Kelly Vardakas who was unavailable John writes about Jesus in today’s Gospel as follows…. “If you remain in my word, you will truly be my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” This sure sounds reasonable and well…
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My dear friends, the first reading of today from the book of Numbers 21:4-9 is revealing. It mirrors our behaviour sometimes toward God when we are in a fix. We often forget the goodness of the Lord when life is easy and smooth, only to remember him when life is…
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Whenever I go to Confession, I write my sins down on the Notes app in my phone. Sometimes, I get too nervous to go off my memory so I have to write them down in order to say them all and give a good Confession. Well, I once heard a…
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R. (12a) Create a clean heart in me, O God.Have mercy on me, O God, in your goodness; in the greatness of your compassion wipe out my offense.Thoroughly wash me from my guilt and of my sin cleanse me.R. Create a clean heart in me, O God.A clean heart create…
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