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Our first Sunday Bible reading for advent picks up on themes from previous weeks. This now is Mark’s recording of the Sermon in the Temple, and we have here too, at the conclusion of the sermon, a declaration of Christ’s coming, of the parousia, of Christ the King. One key message remains: Beware, keep alert, watch; no one knows when this moment of full revelation will be save the Father. Meanwhile, in this present world, live wholly with Jesus [ … ]
Fear is a powerful destroyer of the mind, stripping away confidence and holding us captive. It clouds our thoughts and overwhelms us with doubt, eroding our ability to take action. It keeps us stagnant, preventing us from reaching our full potential [ … ]
In this reading from his letter to the Ephesians, Saint Ignatius of Antioch reflects on the importance of unity within the Christian community. Writing as a prisoner on his way to martyrdom, Ignatius speaks with humility and urgency. He does not present himself as a figure of authority, but as a fellow disciple who is still learning what it means to follow Christ [ … ]
