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The Love of the Living One: Pope Francis’ Easter Homily

By | April 2, 2013

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Let the risen Jesus enter your life, welcome him as a friend, with trust: he is life! If up till now you have kept him at a distance, step forward. He will receive you with open arms. If you have been indifferent, take a risk: you won’t be disappointed. If following him seems difficult, don’t be afraid, trust him, be confident that he is close to you, he is with you and he will give you the peace you are looking for and the strength to live as he would have you do.

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Sunday, Sunday, Sunday: 03/31/2013

By | March 25, 2013

Jesus beat death when He rose from the grave; how will you respond?

“Is there an urgency in your life to testify to the good news of Jesus? Or are you just waiting until someone calls you to the witness stand? This week is a great opportunity for us to recommit ourselves during the Easter Season to be bold in our faith . . . to reach out to people, inviting people back to Church who haven’t been, or inviting people to Church who’ve never been.”

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Beyond Words: 04/29/12

By | April 27, 2012

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Sunday, Sunday, Sunday: 04/15/2012

By | April 12, 2012

Readings for the Second Sunday of Easter / Divine Mercy Sunday: Acts 2:42-47; Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24; 1 Pt 1:3-9; Jn 20:19-31

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Finding Christ in a Secular Easter

By | April 9, 2012

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I recently heard someone ranting about how commercialized Easter has become and how there is “no trace of Christ” left in His holiday. I understood the person’s concerns and agreed, in part, with their assertions. The more I got to thinking about it, though, I felt like their thoughts, while valid, were a little bit short–sighted.

Christ is everywhere. His death and resurrection are everywhere. We just need to know where to look and how to uncover them.

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Risen [Wallpaper]

By | April 8, 2012

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Risen “They found the stone rolled away from the tomb; but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus.” Luke 24:2-3 Designed by Gabe Telepak Download: 2560 x 1440; 1600 x 900; iPhone Wallpaper Read more [...]

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Easter Sunday Devotional

By | April 8, 2012

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Listen “Oh, Great Love of God” by David Crowder Listen on iTunes Listen on YouTube Reflect Our Lord is not primarily a teacher, He is a Savior. That’s the meaning of the word “Jesus”: He will save us from our sins. Suppose we took a chalice as an example of what He did for us. Suppose the chalice were taken from the altar and made into a beer mug and delivered over to unholy uses, its shape and contour completely changed. Then it was found. How could it ever be restored Read more [...]

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Passion Sunday, Passionate Love

By | April 1, 2012

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And then they took Him and they scourged Him. All the world saw simply a man bound and bent over a pillar so they could whip Him and beat Him.

You know what God the Father saw? He saw His Son bent over with His arms around YOU, protecting you . . . saying, “Don’t come near him, he’s mine . . . you won’t hurt her, I will take the punishment for her sins. Don’t come near her.”

And then they went and they made Him carry a beam up a hill, and God the Father saw Him carrying you . . . when you’re too weak, when you’ve given up hope, lost faith (as we all do), when you struggle to believe, when you want to turn your back, when you don’t want to go any further. He saw His Son droop down and pick you up and say, “I will carry you; I will carry you up the hill.”

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Holy Week with Matt Maher [Videos]

By | April 1, 2012

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Prepare for Easter with our friend Matt Maher in this series of new video reflections. Come back each day of Holy Week for a new reflection. Make sure to share them with all your friends.

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Sunday, Sunday, Sunday: 05/29/2011

By | May 24, 2011

Readings from the 6th Sunday of Easter: Acts 8:5-8, 14-17; Ps 66:1-3, 4-5, 6-7, 16, 20; 1 Pt 3:15-18; Jn 14:15-21

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Sunday, Sunday, Sunday: 05/22/2011

By | May 17, 2011

Readings for the 5th Sunday of Easter: Acts 6:1-7; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 18-19; 1 Pt 2:4-9; Jn 14:1-12

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Sunday, Sunday, Sunday: 05/15/2011

By | May 9, 2011

Readings for the Fourth Sunday of Easter: Acts 2:14a, 36-41; Ps 23: 1-3a, 3b4, 5, 6; 1 Pt 2:20b-25; Jn 10:1-10

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Sunday, Sunday, Sunday: 05/08/2011

By | May 2, 2011

Readings for the Third Sunday of Easter: Acts 2:14, 22-33; 16:1-2,5,7-11; 1 Pt 1:17-21; Lk 24:13-35

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Sunday, Sunday, Sunday: 04/24/2011 [Easter Sunday]

By | April 23, 2011

Readings for the Solemnity of the Resurrection of the Lord the Mass of Easter Day: Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Col 3:1-4; I Cor 5:6b-8; Jn 20:1-9 or Mt 28:1-10 or Lk 24:13-35.

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Family Reunion: When "Chreaster" Catholics Come Home

By | April 23, 2011

Why is it that Christmas and Easter are the only two times during the year that you have to leave for church an hour early to get a seat? It’s sad but true. What is even sadder is the reaction that regular Mass-goers give on Easter and Christmas to others who don’t come the rest of the year.

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Sunday, Sunday, Sunday: 04/23/2011 [Easter Vigil]

By | April 23, 2011

Readings for the Easter Vigil in the Holy Night of Easter: Genesis 1:1-2:2 or 1:1, 26-31a; Psalm 104:1-2, 5-6, 10, 12, 13-14, 24, 35; Genesis 22:1-18 or 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18; Psalm 16:5, 8, 9-10, 11; Exodus 14:15-15:1; Exodus 15:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 17-18; Isaiah 54:5-14; Psalm 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11-12, 13; Isaiah 55:1-11; Isaiah 12:2-3, 4, 5-6; Baruch 3:9-15, 32C4:4; Psalm 19:8, 9, 10, 11; Ezekiel 36:16-17a, 18-28; Psalm 42:3, 5; 43:3, 4 or Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6; Romans 6:3-11; Psalm 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Mark 16:1-7.

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Cross Examination: The Love of Jesus through Simon's eyes

By | April 19, 2011

This Life Teen produced video takes you through the crucifixion through the eyes of Simon the Cyrene.

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So, You Ruined Your Lent

By | April 15, 2011

So here it is: soon it will be Holy Week, and the only thing running through your head is, “Where’d Lent go?” Maybe you never nailed down exactly what you were giving up, or your best efforts still came up short. If you’re anything like me, you’re wishing you could get a Lenten do-over… and this time take it more seriously.   Until next year, there aren’t any chances to go back to Ash Wednesday – but that doesn’t mean we’re out of luck. (With our God, how can we ever Read more [...]

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Holy Week

By | March 16, 2008

Monday Lent is a journey. We go through this time “in the desert” with the Lord, looking forward to that Easter morning, when we celebrate his incredible resurrection. For me, the journey of Lent usually is difficult. It’s difficult not because of the things I chose to fast from during this time, but usually it is because some sort of trial has come my way. Maybe it’s a relationship that is struggling, or someone saying something totally false about you, or feeling distant from God or your family. Read more [...]

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