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Author Archives: jatt79
A Pilgrimage of Celebration, Peace, Solidarity and Reconciliation
OUR PILGRIMAGE Saturday, December 13th was a day full of rain and nasty weather. On that day my wife Ann and I undertook a pilgrimage of celebration, peace and reconciliation. Pope Francis had ushered in the Year of Mercy two … Continue reading
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Our Cry Will Be Heard
Our cry will be heard. The prayers and actions people of good will turn back the tide of darkness in our world. In nine days, Christians around the world will be celebrating Christmas. Remembering when God sent light into a … Continue reading
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Never Lose Hope
The Pilgrim Church and Hope We, the Church, are journeying to the Kingdom of God and waiting for Christ’s return. The journey will not be easy, but we are not alone. The Holy Spirit is with us. We have a … Continue reading
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Reject Violence – Choose Love and Peace
Reject Violence – Choose Love and Peace. “As he drew near, he saw the city and wept over it, saying, “If this day you only knew what makes for peace—but now it is hidden from your eyes. “ Luke 19:41-42 … Continue reading
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Choose Life: Responding to Gun Violence
“I have set before you life and death, the blessing and the curse. Choose life, then, that you and your descendants may live.” Deuteronomy 30:19 What follows is based upon an e-mail I sent to my parish’s Social Justice Ministry. … Continue reading
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Let the Trumpet Sound
Let the Trumpet Sound “Let the trumpet sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, we shall be changed.” 1 Corinthians 15:52 In a steady and slow cadence, Pope Francis delivered his message to Congress yesterday. He wanted to open … Continue reading
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White House – A Challenge and Promissory Note
Yesterday morning, Pope Francis gave his opening remarks of his visit at the White House. In those remarks, he pointed out that “climate change no longer be left to future generations … It demands serious and responsible recognition not … Continue reading
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Service Not Ideology
In his homily this past Sunday, Pope Francis reminds us Jesus said, “Whoever wishes to be the first among you must be the last of all, and the servant of all”. The text can be found at Pope Francis Sept … Continue reading
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Guess Who is Coming to Visit. Pope Francis is Coming!
Guess who is coming to visit. An Argentinean, the son of Italian immigrants will be visiting our country this week. He was born Jorge Mario Bergoglio; we know him as Pope Francis. He will be sharing the message of … Continue reading
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Cherishing Creation: Called to the Common Good
“God looked at everything he had made, and found it very good” – Genesis 1:31 All creation is a gift from God. Creation includes humanity, nature and what we have created. Creation is shared by all and we have a … Continue reading