In the Parish

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John 1:1-14

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Luke 2:1-20

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Mark 1:1-8

We read the beginning of Mark's gospel as he sets the stage for the story of Jesus, who is himself the good news.

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Mark 13: 24-37

Advent is a season to ponder Christ's return in glory.  No longer hidden, Christ's glory will be revealed for all to see.

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Luke 17:11-19

The story of Jesus healing the ten lepers, but only the Samaritan returning is often used as a morality lesson for giving thanks.  The story though is more about Jesus' identity.  Our praise and thanksgiving is rooted in that identity.

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Ezekiel 34

Matthew 25:31-46

Ezekiel speaks the word of the Lord about the Shepherds of Israel who look out for their own well-being and not the flock's.  The Lord's judgment in Ezekiel is echoed again in Jesus' words of this final parable before his Passion.

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Matthew 25:14-30

Jesus tells his parable dealing with the end and judgment.  Discipleship is, he points out, a life of joy and there is more to come in the end.

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Revelation 7:9-17

John the Seer reports his vision of a vast multitude gathered around the throne praising God, "Salvation belongs to our God who sits upon the throne and to the Lamb!"  People from all over, gathered into one body for one purpose.

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John 8:31-38

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Matthew 22:34-46

Jesus faces his final challenge from religious authorities before his death.  Here Jesus gives his summation of the Law.  Love God and love neighbor.  The whole law and prophets hang on the commandment to love.

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