Monthly Archives: April 2006

Third Sunday of Easter: Preaching Forgiveness

Posted on April 30, 2006 by Father Pat

Today's readings. Two weeks ago today, we celebrated Easter, the great feast of our salvation, when Christ rose victorious over sin and death.  Today, two weeks later, the question is, so now what? In today’s Liturgy of the Word, three … Continue reading →

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CNS Movie Review: United 93

Posted on April 28, 2006 by Father Pat

CNS Movie Review: United 93 NEW YORK (CNS) — Is it too soon for a big-screen drama about Sept. 11, 2001? Does anyone really want to relive the events of that awful day? Can any film that makes the attempt … Continue reading →

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CNS STORY: Priests' morale reported high despite hurt, anger at abuse crisis

Posted on April 27, 2006 by Father Pat

CNS STORY: Priests' morale reported high despite hurt, anger at abuse crisis WASHINGTON (CNS) — The morale of U.S. priests is high despite the hurt and anger they feel over the crisis of clergy sexual abuse of minors, a prominent … Continue reading →

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Second Sunday of Easter: Peace Be With You

Posted on April 23, 2006 by Father Pat

Today's readings.  Why is it that you're here today?  Is it because your faith is what carries you through the highs and lows of life, because you need to worship in order to be empowered to live?  Is it because … Continue reading →

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Easter Sunday: "Aha!"

Posted on April 16, 2006 by Father Pat

Today's readings.  Have you ever had an "aha!" experience?  Probably you have, although you might not have called it that.  I can remember one of mine.  Back in my early 20s, I was taking voice lessons.  My teacher tried for … Continue reading →

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Holy Saturday: Anticipation

Posted on April 15, 2006 by Father Pat

All-powerful and ever-living God,your only Son went down among the deadand rose again in glory.In your goodnessraise up your faithful people,buried with him in baptism,to be one with himin the eternal life of heaven,where he lives and reigns with you … Continue reading →

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Good Friday: Were You There?

Posted on April 14, 2006 by Father Pat

What got me today was the spiritual, "Were You There?"  It was sung this afternoon at Veneration of the Cross, of course, and also this evening at the Living Stations of the Cross.  The youth acted this out, and sang … Continue reading →

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Holy Thursday: Serve and Give

Posted on April 13, 2006 by Father Pat

Today's Mass of the Lord's Supper was a great beginning to the Triduum for me.  Fr. Frank's homily focused on the Mandatum of "serve and give:" a motto that was pounded home to him in his early seminary days.  It … Continue reading →

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