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Advent Means Change

Posted on November 29, 2010 by Theresa

One of the resources I turn to as I pray and reflect on the readings for the Sunday Mass comes out of St. Louis University.  The Center for Sunday Liturgy produces a website that provides both background information and spiritual … Continue reading →

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Advent, Preparing for Christ

Posted on November 28, 2010 by Theresa

Have you ever tried to break a bad habit?  Maybe it was stopping biting your nails or saying certain words… something that for whatever reason you started doing and now you want to stop.  For those dealing with addiction… I … Continue reading →

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God Becoming Human

Posted on December 11, 2008 by Theresa

I am the LORD, your God, who grasp your right hand; It is I who say to you, “Fear not, I will help you.” Fear not, O worm Jacob, O maggot Israel; There are two images in our first reading … Continue reading →

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Here Comes the Son!

Posted on December 5, 2008 by Theresa

And out of gloom and darkness, the eyes of the blind shall see. The lowly will ever find joy in the LORD, and the poor rejoice in the Holy One of Israel. For the tyrant will be no more and … Continue reading →

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Jesus & the Three Little Pigs

Posted on December 4, 2008 by Theresa

Jesus said to his disciples: “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the Kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven. “Everyone who listens to these words of mine … Continue reading →

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Advent — History is Redemption

Posted on December 2, 2008 by Theresa

Have you ever seen the movie Groundhog Day?  Bill Mryurray plays this arrogant and self-centered TV reporter who literally gets stuck in one day.  For some unexplained reason no matter what he does, even to the point of killing himself, … Continue reading →

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Advent: Timely Preparation

Posted on December 1, 2008 by Theresa

“Come, let us climb the LORD’s mountain, to the house of the God of Jacob, That he may instruct us in his ways, and we may walk in his paths.”  Isaiah 2:3 Can you believe it?  December 1st!  We are … Continue reading →

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A Short Break

Posted on November 20, 2008 by Theresa

Let me apologize in advance to those who have enjoyed my ongoing blogging… but do to circumstance I am going to take a short break.  My hope, my plan is to be back in approximately 10 days.  I may log … Continue reading →

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Forethought in Faith

Posted on November 7, 2008 by Theresa

Ever plan an extensive trip?  Vacation?  Maybe a big move?  There is a lot to do when one prepares for such an adventure.  Maps to check.  Lists to make.  Bags and boxes to pack.  My daughter and I are planning a trip from … Continue reading →

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