Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time (A), Aug. 28, 2011
Scripture
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Was the date of Jesus’ birthday chosen from a pagan celebration?
The claim that Christians chose December 25th as Jesus’ birthday because it coincided with pagan celebrations is probably incorrect.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
What does the Annunciation have to do with us?
What is it about the Annunciation that is so captivating? Here’s a meditation on how the story of Gabriel’s visit to Mary can help us in our own relationship with God .
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Top Twelve Parables
I was thinking of a Top Ten Parable list, but for some reason a Top Twelve List seemed right to me.
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Calculating the Cost
Disciples must act as brother and sister toward those who are different, whether by physical ability or any other status marker. For some disciples, this new family will cause tension and even rupture in one’s biological family.
Posted inFaith, In All Things
Dr. Laura and Leviticus
A healthy antidote to Scriptural literalism of any sort
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Obedient Faith
Freeing the heart from attachment to anything but God’s love and God’s realm is the next step in obedience.