The Pharisees had it “in” for any people that did not follow the “status quo.” They did not “like people” who danced to their own beat. John the Baptizer certainly fit into that category, as did Jesus himself. When John appeared in his wilderness setting and started to draw crowds to himself – the Pharisees […]
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John 1. 6-8, 19-28 Advent III
“That a man named John was baptizing” in the wilderness – meant nothing at all. It was even somewhat surprising that people were even talking about it —. It was just the story of “another religious kook”…running around “out in the wilderness-somewhere.” That he was “baptizing men” in the Jordan River raising “no red flags.” […]
Mark 1. 1-8 Advent II
Malachi 3.1 says, “See, I am sending my messenger to prepare the way before me, and the Lord whom you seek will suddenly come to his temple. The messenger of the covenant in whom you delight—indeed, he is coming, says the Lord of hosts.” Isaiah 40. 3 says, “A voice cries out: “In the wilderness […]
Franciscan Villa Nursing Home “Quilting Ladies Liturgy” with Gifts for the residents!
I am grateful to be with you again [and today,] I have brought some friends with me! All of us are happy to be here – with you, before Christmas comes… We are here to talk about “Advent preparation.” The season of Advent calls upon each and every one of us “to prepare” for the […]
Advent II – Mark 1. 1-8
Religion is about “hope.” It is not about something we have to do or to say. There is no right way. There is no wrong way. It is about having and maintaining hope! Religion is not a list of do’s and don’ts. Nor is it a constant parade of sallow faced and furrowed old men […]
[St. Nick] – Mark 13. 24-37
Of course, we have to make “honorable mention” of Saint Nick tonight! Of course, we do…we are ALL Saints! Our namesake, behooves us. Saint Nicholas was a “historic Christian saint” and Greek Bishop of Myra, (modern-day Turkey). Because of the many miracles attributed to his prayers, he is also known as “Nikolaos the Wonderworker.” Saint […]
Mark 13. 24-37 Advent IB
The world has lost Advent…not that they ever really possessed it or had it. Society-at-large doesn’t even consider “Advent” – that is, if society-at-large has even – heard of it! What is Advent? Society-at-large has “no time” for such things as “Advent”…folks are “way too busy, shopping, wrapping and decking” their halls. Who has time […]
Matthew 25. 14-30 “Christ the King”
A great part of the Judeo/Christian heritage is and always has been concern for the “other.” The Jews of the Hebrew Bible have historically had concern for “the widow, the orphan and the resident alien.” The foreigner…the alien in the land…the Gentile, if you will. Following their lead, Christians have always been motivated to be […]
Matthew 25. 31-46
So here we are. This is it…the end of yet another liturgical year. The year of Matthew is near its end…and the year of Mark is quickly approaching. Transitional times can be both happy times and scary times. There is the end of what was known — as you enter into a new realm. Excitement […]
Matthew 25. 31-46
So here we are. This is it. The end of another liturgical year. The year of Matthew is near its end…and the year of Mark is approaching. Transitional times can be both happy times and scary times. There is the end of what was known — as you enter into a new realm. Excitement and […]