Monthly Archives: November 2011

Facebook – Bishop’s World Aids Day Letter

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Advent Meditations St. Andrew the Apostle

Posted on November 30, 2011 by

Paramount Goals To live fully is to embrace life thoroughly. There is nothing to fear in life, nothing to fear in death. Whatever comes we can greet gently and firmly. Andrew was the first one that Jesus called. The first … Continue reading →

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November Scripture Reflection: Matthew 7:26-27

Posted on November 29, 2011 by

“And everyone who hears these words of mine and does not do them will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand. 27 And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and … Continue reading →

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Advent Meditations – Each Day

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From Father Frank. Resolve on waking each day to treat each hour “as the rarest of gifts.” I am not what some call “a morning person.” I am becoming more of one as I get older; but for years I … Continue reading →

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November Scripture Reflection: Matthew 7:24-25

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“Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on … Continue reading →

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Advent Reflection – The First Rule

Posted on November 28, 2011 by

From Father Frank. The meaning of life cannot be learned, says Benedict. To think otherwise is a delusion. The meaning of life can only be discovered by living faithfully a life which transcends understanding. Wow! That calls into question some … Continue reading →

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Advent Meditations – The First Sunday of Advent

Posted on November 27, 2011 by

From Father Frank Dunn Today begins a season of daily meditations based on the little book recommended by Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde, Always We Begin Again, by John McQuiston II. In his introduction, the author briefly relates his discovery of … Continue reading →

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November Scripture Reflection: Matthew 7:21-23

Posted on November 27, 2011 by

“Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22 On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did … Continue reading →

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Welcome Advent! A Brief Introduction from Father Frank

Posted on November 27, 2011 by

The Church Year developed over a millennium, although most of it can be traced to the first several centuries of Christian experience. Indeed, it is not untrue to say that it is still developing, because every generation engenders something of … Continue reading →

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November Scripture Reflection: Matthew 7:15-20

Posted on November 26, 2011 by

“Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves. 16 You will recognize them by their fruits. Are grapes gathered from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? 17 So, every healthy tree bears good … Continue reading →

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