Monthly Archives: December 2008

Notes for Advent 4 – John 1:19-28

Church Fathers But the righteous who have done well and endured torments and hated the enjoyments of the soul, when they shall behold those that have gone astray and denied Jesus through their works, how that they are punished with … Continue reading

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Why do you Baptize?

P: Who are you? J: Not the Christ, Elijah, or the Prophet. P: Fine. But you have to tell us something about yourself. You have disciples. You are preaching. J: If you must know, I am the voice crying in … Continue reading

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Gaudate – St. Matthew 11:2-10

Advent 3 – December 14, 2008 – St. Matthew 11:2-10 In the Name of the Father and of the +Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. John the Baptist was called by God to go ahead of Jesus and prepare … Continue reading

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Advent 3 – Matthew 11:2-10

In the Name of the Father and of the + Son and of the Holy Spirit Every year we are reminded more and more how offensive is the Name of the Lord. The month of December is slowly becoming a … Continue reading

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Last Year's Gaudete

Homily for Advent 3 (2007) We would be quite mistaken if we supposed that people only asked questions because they wanted to obtain information that they wouldn’t otherwise have.  I spend a bit of my time teaching, and to do … Continue reading

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