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Sunday Scripture: What did Jesus look like?
January 14, 2011 By Father Timothy Schehr Second Sunday in Ordinary Time: Isaiah 49:3-6; 1 Corinthians 1:1-3; John 1:29-34 What did Jesus look like? The answer to that question seems obvious. We have all seen plenty of representations the Lord. We have seen the Lord in paintings, church windows and …
The Catholic moment: What’s for supper, Grandpa?
January 12, 2011 By Jeanne Hunt There was a country television program years ago called “Hee Haw” in which the audience asked the question, “Hey, Grandpa, what’s for supper?”Grandpa would come to the window of his house and reel off a delicious menu. “Southern fried chicken, mashed potatoes and …
Sunday Scripture: The lessons of baptism
January 5, 2011 By Timothy P. Schehr Baptism of the Lord: Isaiah 42:1-7; Acts 10:34-38;Matthew 3:13-17 Many of us have no memory of baptism. We see it only infaded photographs taken by proud parents or other family members. But thisfeast of the Baptism of the Lord offers us the chance …
The Catholic Moment – Prayer, the heart of vocation
January 4, 2011 By Father Kyle Schnippel “Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught His disciples.” The apostles had witnessed the deep communion that existed between Jesus and His heavenly Father, and, as holiness does, it attracted them. Seeing that peace that comes from that personal connection, they wanted …
Sunday Scripture: Above all else, put love
Thursday, December 23, 2010 By Sister Betty J. Lillie, S.C. The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph: Sirach 3:2-7,12-14; Psalm 128:1-5; Colossians 3:12-17; Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23 A beautiful part of the Christmas traditions is the visitof the Magi to the Holy Family. That comes in Matthew’s Gospel just before …
The Catholic Moment: What keeps me Catholic – the liturgical year
Wednesday, December 22, 2010 By Mike Daley As a teacher, much of my focus and attention is framed by two dates – the first and last day of the school year. In addition to that, rather than months or seasons, I divide my year into quarters and semesters.
The Catholic Moment: Duc in altum
Tuesday, December 14, 2010 By Father Earl Fernandes Duc in altum. “Put out into the deep” (Luke 5:4). Jesus’ words served as the beginning and end of Pope John Paul II’s apostolic letter Novo Millenio Ineunte, which he wrote to close the Great Jubilee. The Holy Father challenged the whole …
Sunday Scripture: His name shall be called Emmanuel
Tuesday, December 14, 2010 By Sister Betty J. Lillie, S.C. Fourth Sunday of Advent: Isaiah 7:10-14; Romans 1:1-7; Matthew 1:18-24 Without a doubt the Advent season is a time of great excitement and busyness for all who await the coming of the Christmas celebration. Our readings this week begin and …
The Catholic Moment: Angels I have heard . . . down low
Dec. 10, 2010 By Jeanne Hunt I ran into an angel the other day. I don’t mean a human being who is a good person. I mean a real, card-carrying angel. You know, ethereal beings of light that are here to help us. It was in the mall. …
The Catholic Moment: The prophetess Anna as a model for Advent
Dec. 3, 2010 By Father Kyle Schnippel “There was also a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was advanced in years, having lived seven years with her husband after her marriage, and then as a widow until she was eighty-four. She never left …