March 17, 2019

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"Trust in the Lord!"

Year C – Second Sunday in Lent

The phrase “In God We Trust” appeared on US coins and currency beginning in 1855. A hundred years later on July 30, 1956, “In God We Trust” became the national motto of the United States. In recent years the motto “In God We Trust” has been challenged. The challenge was rejected by the federal courts, […]

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March 10, 2019

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“Our Lord knows the way through the wilderness”

Year C - First Sunday in Lent

So, on fire for God, Jesus returned from his baptism. Then in this spirit he was moved to go into the back woods for forty days, where the Confuser took some cracks at him. During that time, he didn’t eat anything, so he was hungry when the time was up. Then the Confuser said to […]

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March 3, 2019

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“A Preview of the Resurrection”

Year C - Transfiguration Sunday (Last Sunday before Lent)

Peak experiences form the spiritual references points of life.  Within the scripture, many peak experiences are recorded.  Some are literally associated with mountaintops.  Moses received the Law on Mount Sinai.  The Risen Christ told his disciples on a mountain in Galilee, “I am with you always.”  Another peak experience is the Transfiguration. Christian tradition places […]

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