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Lessons In Obedience

Posted by debbie fields on 12/20/17

Lessons In Obedience  

 

For Sunday, December 24, 2017 Fourth Sunday of Advent

2 Samuel 7:1-15, 8B-12, 14A, 16 Romans 16:25-28 Luke 1:26-38

The Gospels do not relate a single word spoken by Joseph, the husband of Mary. He is a silent, loving figure standing in the shadows ... Read More »

Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring

Posted by debbie fields on 12/13/17

Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring  

 

For Sunday, December 17, 2017 Third Sunday of Advent

Isaiah 60:1-2A, 10-11 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 John 1:6-8, 19-28

No other season of the year has inspired as much music as the Christmas season has. From Thanksgiving Day on, travelers and shoppers are ... Read More »

Preparing for an Arrival

Posted by debbie fields on 12/06/17

Preparing for an Arrival  

Posted on December 6, 2017 by Br. John Marmion Villa - Connect! Sunday Reflection

 

For Sunday, December 10, 2017 Second Sunday of Advent

Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11 2 Peter 3:8-14 Mark 1:1-8

Before I entered the monastery, I enjoyed hosting dinner parties at my ... Read More »