Today’s readings indicate that the religious leader is appointed by God and is accountable to God. They take their positions and responsibilities seriously, because the people of God deserve the best that they have to offer.
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Who’s in Your Circle?
In the minds of many people, the circle is a symbol of inclusivity. But circles can also be very exclusive.
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Welcome, One and All
There is something very disconcerting about being accosted by someone who challenges you with the question “Have you been saved?”
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Follow the Leader!
The Fourth Sunday of Easter has traditionally been known as Good Shepherd Sunday. The particular focus today is on leadership Whose leadership do we follow?
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Is Seeing Really Believing?
We should not be too quick to criticize the early disciples for their initial lack of faith in the resurrection.
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I Believe; Help My Unbelief!
Just what is it that we are called to believe? Is it that a broken nation will be reconstituted? Is it that one who has died will be resuscitated?
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Merciful and Gracious
The psalm response for the First Sunday of Lent sets the tone for the entire season It is one of the most familiar biblical prayers for divine mercy ldquo Have mercy on me O God in your goodness In the greatness of your compassion wipe out my offense rdquo In this simple verse we find two tec
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All God’s People
People of every religious faith should be able to recognize God’s goodness in the way we live our lives and interact with them.
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Blowhards
If you want to make it in the world today you have to advertise If you have a product to sell or a service to offer you must make it known mdash and you must brag about it ldquo We have what no one else has rdquo ldquo Ours is bigger and better and lasts longer rdquo ldquo We can do what
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The Ministry of the Lector
The ministry of the reader at Mass is pivotal to the whole liturgical celebration.