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Homily
Fr. Lawrence
December 30, 2022
Friends, As we focus on Mary, Mother of God, who gave birth to the King of Heaven and earth, let us also focus on the beginning of a new calendar year, asking the Lord to be gracious and bless us….
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Fr. Lawrence
December 24, 2022
Friends, We tend to remember important historical events in life. One of the most significant events we remember today is the birth of Christ. We remember and celebrate the birth of our Lord, an event of grace and God’s…
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Fr. Lawrence
December 16, 2022
Friends, Let the Lord enter! He is the King of Glory. We are arriving at the climax of Advent, and today’s readings show that God is asking for our love and trust. The readings also demonstrate God’s faithfulness in sending Jesus…
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Fr. Lawrence
December 9, 2022
Friends, Rejoice; the Lord is near! As we continue to prepare for the coming of the Lord, we have now come to the third Sunday of Advent, traditionally called “Gaudete.” On this Sunday, our readings invite us to rejoice. We…
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Fr. Lawrence
December 2, 2022
Friends, Today, Let us listen to the voice that cries in the wilderness, asking us to ‘prepare a way for the Lord.’ As we take another step into Advent, the first reading introduces the theme of peace, one of the main themes…
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Fr. Lawrence
November 25, 2022
Friends, This Sunday, we enter into the beautiful season of Advent. Our attitude is watching and waiting; the graces to pray for are joy and hope. The message from the readings for this first Sunday of Advent is to stay…
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Fr. Lawrence
November 18, 2022
Friends, Today we celebrate the Feast of Christ the King, asking him to remember us in his Kingdom. As we reflect on the kingship of Jesus Christ, we pray to learn what being ‘King’ means for Jesus. The first reading describes the…
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Fr. Lawrence
November 11, 2022
Friends, As we approach the end of the liturgical year, today’s readings lead us to think about the passage of time and the world’s end. Though outwardly daunting, they provide hope for those who stay faithful to God’s love. The…
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Fr. Lawrence
November 4, 2022
Friends, As we move towards the end of the liturgical year, the readings invite us to think about endings: not in a fearful way, but with an invitation to hope and trust in the God of resurrection and life. The first…
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Homily
Fr. Lawrence
October 29, 2022
Friends, This Sunday, we are reminded that the Son of Man has come to seek out and save what was lost. The readings once again celebrate God’s boundless love for everyone. No matter how far we go astray, God continues…
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