Author Archives: John McKenna

World Day of Peace

Posted on April 17, 2013 by John McKenna

With  the Solemnity of Christmas now over it is perhaps time for reflection and for preparation for the coming period of Lent. The following articles and the Pope’s message for the World Day of Peace, January 1st, might provide you with some … Continue reading →

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Palm Sunday

Posted on April 17, 2013 by John McKenna

Palm Sunday (24.03.13) Seeing Others First Each Gospel’s Passion text is unique. Though Matthew, Mark, Luke and John may sound similar, each Evangelist’s text is his particular theology — a theology springing from years of reflection on the implications of … Continue reading →

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The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord

Posted on April 17, 2013 by John McKenna

The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord Used with the kind permission of Catholic Culture.Org The mystery of Christ’s baptism in the Jordan by St John, the Precursor, proposes the contemplation of an already adult Jesus. This mystery is … Continue reading →

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Ordinary Time

Posted on April 17, 2013 by John McKenna

5th Sunday of Ordinary Time (10.02.13)  What can we learn from today’s scripture readings! We hear about three men who did great things for God – Isaiah, Paul and Peter. Yet, strange as it may seem, each of them suffered … Continue reading →

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Baptism of the Lord

Posted on April 17, 2013 by John McKenna

Baptism of the Lord (13.01.13) The Gospels tell us what an important role John the Baptist played in the life of Jesus. The towering, fearless figure of John bridges the gap between the hidden life of Jesus and His public … Continue reading →

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Weekly Reflections from The Archdiocese

Posted on April 17, 2013 by John McKenna

5th Sunday of Lent (17.03.13) GROUNDBREAKING  Political warfare made to look like religious righteousness is especially hideous. Occasionally, contemporary events bring home to us, with clarity, a Gospel truth. On the 5th. Sunday of Lent, (17th. March) we read St. … Continue reading →

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Searching For Bethlehem In The Soul

Posted on April 17, 2013 by John McKenna

17-12-2006. Oblate Father Ron Rolheiser. Nearly twenty years ago, the renowned educator, Allan Bloom, wrote a very provocative book entitled, The Closing of the American Mind. As its title suggests, this isn’t a book that flatters contemporary culture. Part of our mind … Continue reading →

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