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The Baptism of the Lord

Posted by Peg O'Donnell

The Baptism of the Lord

January 9, 2022

 

“The people were filled with expectation, and all were asking in their heart whether John might be the Christ... After all the people were baptized and Jesus had been baptized and was praying, heaven was opened and the Holy Spirit ... Read More »

The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, & Joseph

Posted by Peg O'Donnell

Christmas Blessings

The Christmas Season is a time not only for counting our blessings but also for giving back thanks to those people who are instrumental in bringing those blessings to us. I would like to take this time to say thank you to all whose time and talents ... Read More »

The Epiphany of the Lord

Posted by Peg O'Donnell

The Epiphany of the Lord

January 2, 2022

 

“It was not made known to people of other generations as it has been revealed to his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit, that the Gentiles are coheirs, members of the same body, and copartners in the promise in ... Read More »

4th Sunday of Advent

Posted by Peg O'Donnell

Fourth Sunday of Advent

December 19, 2021

 

“Elizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit, cried out in a loud voice and said, ‘Blessed are you among women and blessed is the fruit of your womb. And how does it happen to me, that the mother of my Lord should ... Read More »

3rd Sunday of Advent

Posted by Peg O'Donnell

 

 

December 12, 2021

 

“Rejoice in the Lord always! I say it again, rejoice. Everyone should see how unselfish you are. The Lord himself is near. Dismiss all anxiety from your minds, present your needs to God in every form of prayer and of petitions full of gratitude.”

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Second Sunday of Advent

Posted by Peg O'Donnell

 

December 5, 2021

 

“I am sure of this much, that he who has begun the good work in you, will carry it through to completion, right up to the day of Christ Jesus... My prayer is that your love may more and more abound, both in understanding ... Read More »

First Sunday of Advent

Posted by Peg O'Donnell

First Sunday of Advent

November 28, 2021

 

“The days are coming, says the Lord, when I will fulfill the promise I made to the house of Israel and Judah. In those days, at that time, I will raise up for the house of David a just shoot; he ... Read More »

Thirty-Fourth Sunday of Ordinary Time

Posted by Peg O'Donnell

Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

November 21, 2021

 

“So Pilate said to him, ‘Then you are a king?’ Jesus answered, ‘You say I am a king. For this was I born and for this I came into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone ... Read More »

Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

Posted by Peg O'Donnell

Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time

November 14, 2021

 

“And then they will see ‘the Son of Man coming in the clouds’ with great power and glory, and then he will send out the angels and gather his elect from the four winds, from the end of the earth ... Read More »

Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary TIme

Posted by Peg O'Donnell

Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time

November 7, 2021

 

“Go and do as you propose. But first make me a little cake and bring it to me. Then you can prepare something for yourself and your son. For the Lord, the God of Israel says, ‘The jar of flour ... Read More »