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Feast of the Holy Family. Just before my ordination, I met with the pastor of Saint Catherine of Siena in Norwood where I would say my first Mass. He gave me some valuable advice that I would like to share with you. He said, “When I was first made pastor I wanted to make a...

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If the angel Gabriel appeared to me, I would be very surprised. In fact, I would be shocked. When the angel appeared to Mary she was not surprised at the appearance; she was surprised by the message. Why would the greeting “full of grace” surprise Mary more than the appearance of a heavenly angel? The...

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Second Sunday of Advent: Let me get this straight. The Gospel says that the whole Judean countryside and all the inhabitants of Jerusalem went out to see John the Baptist at the Jordan. Was John that popular? Am I to believe that everyone in Jerusalem went out in the desert to see John? I certainly...

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First Sunday of Advent: I was walking back to the church after a run and a woman who was standing by her car called out to me. “My car will not start; could you give me a jump.” I said, “Give me a few minutes to get the car and some cables.” She said, “Oh,...

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