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Father Valan with his parents, Israel, 2017
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4 items found in the database within the above time frame. Read or Listen to the homilies by clicking on the links below or use the Prev or Next buttons to select a different month of the year.
- The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord
Sun, Feb 2
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Today’s gospel story is a part of the birth of Jesus and, it takes place forty days after His birth in the Temple in Jerusalem. It is called the presentation or dedication of Jesus in the temple. The origins of the custom of the dedication of a child go back centuries earlier to the time when God delivered the Israelites from Egyptian slavery. Read more »
- Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time (Year A)
Sun, Feb 9
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Jesus’ message today is the same as it was to those who followed him while he was on earth. He wants us to make a difference in the world for we have been called and baptized in his name. He wants us to be different not just in name which we have assumed on the day of our baptism but also in our daily life. Read more »
- Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time (Year A)
Sun, Feb 16
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If we want to enjoy the benefits of favor with God, then it is not just a matter of trying to keep rules but also living up to the standards of the scriptures. The righteousness that Jesus expects of us is ‘uncompromising’ righteousness. Read more »
- Seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time (Year A)
Sun, Feb 23
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Jesus neither expects sinless perfection nor demands of us moral equality with God. But he does expect us to grow in the faith, and spiritually mature in the faith. The longer we are in the faith the better we must be as a Christian. Read more »