FOCUS: We are called to be authentic witnesses of God’s love. It wasn’t just God’s chosen people or the early missionaries who were called to spread the message of God’s love for his people. We, too, are called. By word and example we show whether or not we are to be trusted as honorable witnesses…
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FOCUS: Jesus, the beloved Son of God, is revealed to be the one sent by God to bring salvation. We recognize the servant of God, prophesied by Isaiah, as Jesus of Nazareth who comes to John ad requests baptism. John knows that he is not worthy to baptize Jesus. A voice declares: This is my…
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FOCUS: Today we celebrate God making himself known to the whole world in human form. In many parishes today, a familiar hymn will echo the words telling of the star of wonder leading to the perfect light. We follow that light to the place of Jesus’ birth to bring the gift of ourselves by our…
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FOCUS: Let us honor and be thankful for Mary, the holy mother of God. All of God’s promises are fulfilled in Jesus. God became man to bring us salvation and eternal life. God used a woman, Mary, to make this come about, and today we honor her, the holy mother of God. We acknowledge the…
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