Carla Oliver
Living the Word l Carla Oliver Third Sunday in Ordinary Time l Jan. 22 Isaiah 8:23 — 9:3; Psalm 27:1,4,13-14; 1 Corinthians 1:10-13,17; Matthew 4:12-23 This time of year we are all most likely in similar situations. We have put away the bright and cheery Christmas decor that fills our home with great warmth, cherished […]
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Living the Word l Tim Irwin Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord l Jan. 8 Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72:1-2,7-8,10-11,12-13; Ephesians 3:2-3a,5-6; Matthew 2:1-12 When my 3-year-old grandson, Nicholas, first saw the statues of the three wise men, he asked his mother, “Are those papas bringing prizes?” In a word, yes. The website Healthline reports on […]
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Living the Word l By Tim Irwin Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord l Dec. 25 At the Vigil Mass: Isaiah 62:1-5; Psalm 89:4-5,16-17,27,29; Acts 13:16-17,22-25; Matthew 1:1-25 Mass During the Night: Isaiah 9:1-6; Psalm 96:1-2,2-3,11-12,13; Titus 2:11-14; Luke 2:1-14 Mass at Dawn: Isaiah 62:11-12; Psalm 97:1,6,11-12; Titus 3:4-7; Luke 2:15-20 Mass During the Day: Isaiah 52:7-10; Psalm 98:1,2-3,3-4,5-6; Hebrews 1:1-6; John 1:1-18 My 3-year-old grandson, […]
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Father R. Michael Schaab
Living the Word l Father R. Michael Schaab Fourth Sunday of Advent l Dec. 18 Isaiah 7:10-14; Psalm 24:1-2,3-4,5-6; Romans 1:1-7; Matthew 1:18-24 There are two messages in the readings, one about Jesus and one about ourselves. The first message is found in the reading from Isaiah and in the Gospel. The second message is found […]
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Living the Word l Father R. Michael Schaab Second Sunday of Advent l Dec. 4 Isaiah 11:1-10; Psalm 72:1-2,7-8,12-13,17; Romans 15:4-9; Matthew 3:1-12 Advent comes from two Latin words that mean “to come to.” They are applied in two different ways — God comes to us and we come to God. These applications have different dimensions, […]
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Shawn Reeves
Living the Word l Shawn Reeves Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe l Nov. 20 2 Samuel 5:1-3; Psalm 122:1-2,3-4,4-5; Colossians 1:12-20; Luke 23:35-43 Self-preservation is one of the most powerful forces of human nature. When we (or those we love) are threatened, we find ourselves doing things we otherwise would not […]
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Living the World l Shawn Reeves Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time l Nov. 6 2 Maccabees 7:1-2,9-14; Psalm 17:1,5-6,8,15; 2 Thessalonians 2:16 — 3:5; Luke 20:27-38 Few things force us to face our mortality more than illness. Suddenly, we lose something of ourselves. Our bodies do not live and breathe as they did before. Our concentration […]
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Sister Sandra Brunenn, OSB
Living the Word l Sister Sandra Brunenn, OSB Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time/Oct. 23 Sirach 35:12-14,16-18; Psalm 34:2-3,17-18,19,23; 2 Timothy 4:6-8,16-18; Luke 18:9-14 This Sunday’s Gospel presents a vivid portrait of two people at prayer. Jesus tells the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector. In it we see two people praying in vastly different […]
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Living the Word l Sister Sandra Brunenn, OSB Twenty-Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time/Oct. 9 2 Kings 5:14-17; Psalm 98:1,2-3,3-4; 2 Timothy 2:8-13; Luke 17:11-19 Today’s Gospel presents the familiar story of Jesus healing 10 lepers. Jesus performed dozens of miracles, but his curing of lepers holds a special place in the Christian imagination. One reason for […]
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Sister Rachel Bergschneider, OSB
Living the Word / Sister Rachel Bergschneider, OSB Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time / Sept. 25 Amos 6:1a,4-7; Psalm 146:7,8-9,9-10; 1 Timothy 6:11-16; Luke 16:19-31 Abou Adam was wealthy according to every earthly measure. At the same time, however, he sincerely strove to be spiritually wealthy as well. One night he was aroused from his sleep […]
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