Author: Fr. Jim Sabak, OFM
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Ordinary Time: The Need to Move toward Community
As we move into the second week of Winter Ordinary Time, there is something about Nathan Mitchell’s reflection on the deeper meaning of the Baptism of the Lord that bears repeating. In an article entitled, “Jesus’ Vision of a New Community” (Liturgy, vol.1, no. 2 (1980) 37-44) Mitchell makes the point that the Baptism of…
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Hiddenness Found Within the Christmas Créche
The most profound revelation of all – a God who is indeed hidden, hidden amidst the most mundane and familiar around us.
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Running Toward Advent
Should the Church give up any pretense of an “Advent” and just give-in to the “holiday season,” and leave it at that?
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Saints and Souls: Keeping Memory and Hope Alive!
All Saints and All Souls must be celebrated in tandem.
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Ritualizing Anger
The anger and fury that many feel over the current revelations of sexual and emotional abuse and cover-up by priests and bishops of the Roman Catholic communion is palpable. Those parishes and faith communities, which have taken great care and diligence in trying to navigate and distill the range of emotions and reactions may find…