Category Archives: Studies

Advent Reflection: December 2 & Feast of Channing Moore Williams, Missionary Bishop in China and Japan, 1910

Teaching and Learning We spend millions and billions of dollars in this country improving education, or so we think. So we hope. But ask nearly anyone to tell about a favorite teacher and chances are you will hear a tale … Continue reading

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November Scripture Reflection: Matthew 7:28-29

“And when Jesus finished these sayings, the crowds were astonished at his teaching, 29 for he was teaching them as one who had authority, and not as their scribes.” I guess the crowds had their “Yikes! He’s the real deal” … Continue reading

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November Scripture Reflection: Matthew 7:26-27

“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

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

“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

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

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

“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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November Scripture Reflection: Matthew 7:15-20

“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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November Scripture Reflection: Matthew 7:13-14

“Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. 14 For the gate is narrow and the way is hard that leads … Continue reading

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