Author Archives: John McKenna

Posted on January 3, 2018 by John McKenna

The Real Presence. November 7, 2016 When I was a graduate student in Belgium, I was privileged one day to sit in on a conference given by Cardinal Godfried Danneels of Brussels. He was commenting on the Eucharist and our lack … Continue reading →

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Fourth Sunday of Advent

Posted on December 23, 2017 by John McKenna

4th CANDLE – (purple) THE ANGEL CANDLE or THE CANDLE OF LOVE – The angles announced the good news of a Savior.  God sent his only Son to earth to save us, because he loves us! “For God so loved the world that … Continue reading →

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Advent – Third Candle

Posted on December 16, 2017 by John McKenna

3rd CANDLE – (pink) THE SHEPHERD CANDLE or THE CANDLE OF JOY – The angels sang a message of JOY! “…and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was … Continue reading →

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Advent – Second Candle

Posted on December 8, 2017 by John McKenna

2nd Candle – (purple) The Bethlehem Candle or The Candle of Preparation – God kept his promise of a Saviour who would be born in Bethlehem. Preparation means to “get ready”. Help us to be ready to welcome YOU, O GOD! “As … Continue reading →

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First Candle

Posted on December 1, 2017 by John McKenna

1st Candle – (purple) The Prophecy Candle or Candle of Hope – We can have hope because God is faithful and will keep the promises made to us. Our hope comes from God. “And again, Isaiah says, ‘The Root of Jesse will spring … Continue reading →

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Reflections On Death

Posted on November 24, 2017 by John McKenna

http://ronrolheiser.com/ None of us likes to think about death, and that isn’t necessarily bad. Our every heartbeat blocks out death, pushes it away, and keeps us focused on living. That’s nature and God working. And this denial of death stems … Continue reading →

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Besotted By Celebrity

Posted on October 28, 2017 by John McKenna

http://ronrolheiser.com/ We are besotted by celebrity. For most of us, the rich and famous take on a god-like status and our own lives seem small, empty, and hardly worth living in comparison to what we imagine theirs to be. Fame, … Continue reading →

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