From the yearly archives: 2011
Christ the King mosaic

Jesus has cast down the mighty from their thrones (3)

By On Tuesday, 27 Dec 2011 · Leave a Comment

part 1 – part 2 ( Part 3 ) part 4 – part 5

In the closing centuries BC (before Christ), much of the Middle East was under Greek rule. Their remarkable civilization was imitated and envied by other nations, and the Greek language was the common language of trade [...]

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Baby Jesus (150)

“The Best Gift” (Homily for Christmas 2011)

By On Monday, 26 Dec 2011 · 2 Comments

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Christmas – The Best Gift (11 min)

Christmas Eve. We love all kinds of things about Christmas: Presents, family, the tree, cookies….  The first Christmas didn’t [...]

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Christmas Letter 2011

By On Sunday, 25 Dec 2011 · Leave a Comment

Christmas 2011

Dear Christian,

Merry Christmas to you and yours! This is such a magical time: memories of childhood, traditions new and old, twinkling lights and fantastic treats… people even hope for snow! As we celebrate the birthday of Jesus, we learn to believe in miracles. A simple woman becomes the Mother of God. [...]

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Advent birthday Cake

“What are you getting Jesus for His Birthday?” (Homily for Advent 4)

By On Friday, 23 Dec 2011 · Leave a Comment

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Adv4 – What are you getting Jesus for His birthday?

Advent, 4th Sunday. Imagine throwing a birthday party for all your closest friends. They all come [...]

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Christ the King mosaic

Jesus has cast down the mighty from their thrones (2)

By On Tuesday, 20 Dec 2011 · Leave a Comment

part 1 ( Part 2 ) part 3 – part 4 – part 5

In the centuries before Christ, the Middle East was dominated by empires and their armies, who used their learning and prosperity to conquer cities and collect their wealth. Politics at that time was nasty, and rebellions [...]

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Christ the King mosaic

Jesus has cast down the mighty from their thrones (1)

By On Friday, 16 Dec 2011 · Leave a Comment

( Part 1 ) part 2 – part 3 – part 4 – part 5

First scene: Imagine the native tribes living in North America. They hunted and fished for food and lived on what nature provided. They stayed with their own people and clans, they traded with the neighboring [...]

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Thank you Veterans. Thank you Grandpa.

By On Wednesday, 14 Dec 2011 · 1 Comment

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Our Lady of Guadalupe & dragon

Pope’s address for the Immaculate Conception 2011

By On Monday, 12 Dec 2011 · Leave a Comment

[ The following is my own, unofficial translation of the address that Pope Benedict XVI gave on Thursday, December 8th, and Piazza di Spagna. ]

Dear brothers and sisters!

The great feast of Mary Immaculate invites us every year to gather here, in one of the most beautiful piazzas of Rome, to render homage to [...]

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Advent Wreath 3 Candles

“Rejoice the Lord is Near” (Homily for Advent 3)

By On Sunday, 11 Dec 2011 · Leave a Comment

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Advent3 – Rejoice the Lord is Near (5:50)

Advent, 3rd Sunday. [not recorded live]

Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say, Rejoice. Indeed, the [...]

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