John 1:29-34 John the Baptist saw Jesus coming toward him and said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world. He is the one of whom I said, ‘A man is coming after me who ranks ahead of me because he existed before me.’ I did not know him, butContinue reading “This Sunday’s Gospel: January 19, 2020”
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How to Pray with Expectant Faith
Therefore I tell you, all that you ask for in prayer, believe that you will receive it and it shall be yours. Mark 11:24 The Phrase that Changed my Prayer LifeIn November, Sr. Mary Gianna of the Disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ spoke at the Newman Center at SRU. With the other leaders andContinue reading “How to Pray with Expectant Faith”
“With Whom I Am Well Pleased:” Understanding the Baptism of Our Lord
After Jesus was baptized, he came up from the water and behold, the heavens were opened for him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and coming upon him. And a voice came from the heavens, saying, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.” Matthew 3:16-17 DidContinue reading ““With Whom I Am Well Pleased:” Understanding the Baptism of Our Lord”
Made for Mission
Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. Matthew 28:19-20 Make Disciples of All NationsThe last verses of the Gospel of Matthew are referred to as the GreatContinue reading “Made for Mission”
The Season of Spiritual Giving
So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed and what the shepherds said to them. Luke 2:16-18 The Gift ofContinue reading “The Season of Spiritual Giving”
Away in a Manger
And she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them. Luke 2:7 The Meaning of the MangerWe’re familiar with the Nativity story. Mary and Joseph found no room in the inn. She gave birth to theContinue reading “Away in a Manger”
4th Sunday of Advent
Grace to you and peace from God our father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 1:7 I’m excited that Christmas is almost here, but for the first time ever, I’m sad that Advent is almost over. For me, this has been the most fruitful Advent so far. With the St. Andrew Christmas Novena and theContinue reading “4th Sunday of Advent”
Trusting His Mercy
Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalm 51:10 The Word I Needed to HearTrust… what a beautiful word. I didn’t think to associate it with Confession until I went to Confession recently. Fr. Adam kept repeating this little word, encouraging me to trust that I canContinue reading “Trusting His Mercy”
3rd Sunday of Advent
Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. James 5:7 On Gaudete Sunday, we take a break from purple and put on rose. We light the third candle in our Advent wreath with joy, knowing that Advent is halfway over. Christmas will be here before we know it! The third candle represents joy,Continue reading “3rd Sunday of Advent”
2nd Sunday of Advent
It was of him that the prophet Isaiah had spoken when he said: “A voice crying out in the desert, ‘Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths.’” Matthew 3:3 When you give God an inch, he will surely take a mile. I’m amazed by how much I’ve grown in prayer during theContinue reading “2nd Sunday of Advent”
Radiant with Joy 