I came to cast fire upon the earth” Luke 12:49-53 Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Background:…
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20th Sunday of the Year – I came to cast fire upon the earth
Background: The Gospel today continues the emphasis on urgency in the message of Jesus. He is…
19th Sunday of the Year – “Blessed are they who open at once”
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15th Sunday of the Year – “Go and do likewise”
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Background: This poor man lucked out with neither of his sons. He loved them both and…
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Feast of Epiphany
Background: In this year’s readings the whole story of the Epiphany is told. Next week we…
The Feast of The Holy Family
Background: As was said last week, the Christmas stories might not be true in all their…