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Part of our Lenten preparation revolves around repentance. In fact, we stress the twofold nature of repentance for Christians: turning from sin and turning to Jesus as our Savior from sin.  Certainly, that first “part” of repentance, or turning from sin, means we all must recognize our sin. It’s convenient to give lip service to […]

As we noted two Sundays ago, during the Season of Lent we omit the singing of the Alleluias.  Why?  It reinforces the somber tone of the season, reminding us of our Savior’s Passion History, what He endured to save us from our sins. We won’t joyfully sing Alleluia again until Easter Sunday morning, when we […]

As we continue to journey with our Savior to Calvary’s cross and Easter’s empty tomb, our Old Testament reading paints a picture of faith’s meaning in the nuts and bolts of Abram’s everyday life.  Abram’s life could breathe confidence and trust because he believed in God’s promise to send him a Savior…the Savior for all.    […]

Greetings in Jesus, our Saving Light of this sin-darkened world!  As we continue in these Sundays after the Epiphany, God’s word continues to reveal the light of His absolute truth to us. Today’s three lessons constitute a strong reminder that God makes Himself and His perfect will known to us in His word of truth. […]

As begun last week, the gospel lesson for the next several Sundays will provide portions of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount.  Jesus proclaimed these Beatitudes (“Blessed are…”), in part, to guide our Christian living.  Certainly, as Christians we already know the way to heaven.  Jesus alone remains that “way and the truth and the life” […]

Sometimes we hear of people suffering from an identity crisis.  Such sufferers claim they are unsure of their role in life; they don’t know “who” they are.  Often, such individuals form their self-image on the basis of how others view them or their personal perceived value of worth in the opinions of others.  As Christians, […]

Jesus’ purpose for coming into this world as the “Light of life” (John 8:12) was to save people from their sins.  Through the Holy Spirit’s work, St. Peter piles on four descriptive truths about WHO we are because of WHAT God has done for us in Jesus…as well as our Christian purpose when he writes, […]

As mentioned last week, January 6 marked the official date for Epiphany (again…stressing that Jesus is the saving Light of the world for Jews and Gentiles alike).  Since Epiphany officially comes on a fixed date (January 6) and Easter is a moveable festival, the Epiphany season will be longer or shorter depending upon the date […]

Blessed Gentile Christmas! The official date of Epiphany falls on January 6 and several subsequent Sundays are named the Sundays after the Epiphany. Epiphany emphasizes that Jesus is the “Light of the world” (John 8:12) who came to be the Savior of all people, not just the Jewish race. That’s why Epiphany marks the Gentile […]