View From the Ambo

As St. Peter pulls in the miraculous catch of fish, he recognizes who has entered his boat. Do we allow the Lord to enter our boats?

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St. Paul reminds the Corinthians of a more excellent way to live the Christian life than arguing about which charisms are the best. Do we know that love is a choice?

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St. Luke records the Gospel for Theophilus, so that he would have certainty in the teachings he has received. Do we receive them as we ought?

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Jesus asks for ordinary water, almost 180 gallons, to be brought. What He does is extraordinary. The Blessed Mother encouraged the servers, and us, to do whatever He asks.

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The Lord is baptized, and transforms the waters of the world to cleanse us of sin.

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The wise men brought their offerings to the Christ Child, offerings that had both practical and theological use. What do we offer?

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Merry Christmas. As we hear the Christmas story, we are reminded that it is so much more than a story.

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As St. Elizabeth recognizes Jesus Christ in the womb of His mother Mary, she can intercede for us to recognize Him.

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John the Baptist is asked how the people should prepare - and his answer is pretty basic - do the normal things, the moral things. St. Joseph is a great model of that.

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We are invited to prepare the way for the Lord. John the Baptist assists us.

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