People Want to be Forgiven II

Today’s readings (3/27/13), contrast two “people”.  In the reading from Isaiah we hear of the Suffering Servant.  Ultimately this prophecy finds fulfillment in Jesus but we can all fulfill in some way as Christian disciples seeking to God’s Will.  In the gospel reading, we hear how Judas Iscariot goes to the chief priests and ask …

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Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego

Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego, and King Nebuchadnezzar – I think I will remember these names forever.  They appear in today’s first reading. I think back to 1999, shortly after I returned to church after many years of not going.  I had the opportunity to attend Mass on Wednesdays during Lent.  I was going to be the Altar Server.  …

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People Want to Be Forgiven

Over the past few weeks, I have spoken in homilies and during the announcements about the Sacrament of Reconciliation (confession) and opportunities for people to confess their sins.  With some assistance from our parish Evangelization Team, I created two videos and some handouts on this sacrament (available at http://renewaloffaith.org/ls/reconciliation.htm).  It is also the season of Lent …

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