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Addressing School Children in Kadavendi, India
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6 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.
- First Sunday of Advent (Year C)
Sun, Dec 1
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Beginning the new year with the ending, that too a frightening scenario because it speaks about the end of time at first might seem strange. On the other hand, that's the way, for instance, we map out a trip. If we want to get somewhere, we start with the ending. We try to figure out how to get to our destination. Read more »
- Second Sunday of Advent (Year C)
Sun, Dec 8
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For God does not leave us alone in hard times, nor does He leave us without hope. He does not forget us even during times of great disappointment and sadness. He is never far from us. He is near to us in our suffering. St Paul says, “Nothing can separate us from God’s love.” Read more »
- Third Sunday of Advent (Year C)
Sun, Dec 15
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The life of both the buckets was essentially the same, but they saw it from different perspectives. One was always negative, dissatisfied, upset, and sad, whereas the other was positive, satisfied, happy, and joyful. When life is too hard for us, we don't have to be upset or angry or sad or depressed. Read more »
- Fourth Sunday of Advent (Year C)
Sun, Dec 22
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When God calls us to do things that seem beyond our ability or that are legitimately impossible to handle on our own, let us, like Mary and Elizabeth, face the unknown with courage and faith. May we pursue the mission, remain faithful and be committed to His plan even in the face of uncertainty so as to accomplish what God has for us and for the world. Read more »
- The Nativity of the Lord (Year C)
Wed, Dec 25
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John proclaims that just as God began creating the world by saying “Let there be light”, Genesis (1:3), symbolizing order and life, the Word, the Creator of life, brings new life and light into the world darkened by sin. Moreover, he says that despite the deep and pervasive and persistent darkness and the world’s attempt to suppress or reject the light, the light remains undefeated. Read more »
- The Feast of the Holy Family (Year C)
Sun, Dec 29
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We need to make God our first priority by spending time daily in reading and reflecting upon God’s Word and applying it to our lives. As we read, we can have a personal conversation with God. We can ask questions and thank Him for certain truths and promises that we may discover. Read more »