In Indianapolis, they say, “Gentlemen, start your engines.” But usually we begin a race by saying, “Ready, set, go” or calling, “One, two, three!” In today’s Gospel story, Jesus begins his ministry with a “one, two, three” series of actions. First he goes to Capernaum to fulfill Isaiah’s prophecy. Next he calls the first four…
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January 16, 2011 Today’s Gospel story takes place in Bethany, a village east of the Jordan River. The hill in the center of ancient Bethany was revered as a holy site because it marked the spot from which the Prophet Elijah ascended into heaven. John the Baptist is there baptizing people. Jesus is baptized, John…
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Have you ever seen a dove descend? Have you ever had a bird land on you? Falconers extend their gloved hand, and their trained birds return to them. Some zoos have aviaries where visitors can go inside and experience contact with birds at feeding time. In some tropical places, for a price, the bird keepers…
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