Author Archives: John McKenna
The Meaning of the Advent Wreath
THE MEANING OF THE ADVENT WREATH Most Advent wreaths use three colors – purple, pink, and white. However, some may use blue in place of the purple. 1st CANDLE – (purple) THE PROPHECY CANDLE or CANDLE OF HOPE – We can have hope because God … Continue reading
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POWERLESSNESS AND FRUSTRATION
POWERLESSNESS AND FRUSTRATION 1999-09-05 Several years ago, at a retreat, I witnessed an interesting exchange between two men. The first man was white, a clinical psychologist by profession, physically slight, short of stature, and rather timid by nature. The other … Continue reading
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Our Lord Jesus Christ, Universal King (24.11.13)
Our Lord Jesus Christ, Universal King (24.11.13) “Jesus! Remember Me ….” (Luke 23:35-43) In a busy, crowded setting it is easy enough to overlook revealing detail. In Jesus’ day, crucifixions were not uncommon. The Roman Army of Occupation used them … Continue reading
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Ordinary Time
The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord marked the return, in the liturgical calendar, of that period known as Ordinary Time. Apart from those seasons having their own distinctive character, thirty-three or thirty-four weeks remain in the yearly cycle that … Continue reading
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Christ the King
Our Lord Jesus Christ, Universal King, 2 Sm 5:1-3; Ps 122; Col 1:12-20; Lk 23:35-43 (Year C) By BISHOP DAVID MCGOUGH on Thursday, 21 November 2013 http://www.catholicherald.co.uk/ (November/December 2013 — Liturgical Calendars at foot of page) “We give thanks to the Father … Continue reading
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2000-02-13. Fr Ron Rolheiser
2000-02-13 If you were to construct a composite of God’s face, how would you picture this? What features should go into this face? Should God look like Mother Theresa or Alanis Morisette, Henri Nouwen or Michael Jordan, John of the … Continue reading
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TRUE AND FALSE NOTIONS OF FREEDOM
TRUE AND FALSE NOTIONS OF FREEDOM 2003-08-03 C.S. Lewis tells the story of his conversion in a little autobiographical piece entitled, Surprised by Joy. His journey has some things to teach us. For years he was blocked from committing himself … Continue reading
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