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To speak with authority, we must listen to Authority

Sunday, February 27th, 2011

Fr. John Granato, S.M.
Gospel of Mark

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Summary: This Gospel shows that both the demons and nature listen to Jesus Christ. The Apostles and Mary Magdalene were told to no longer be quiet, but to preach the Good News. We are no longer called to be quiet. We are given the same authority given to us by Christ, through Baptism, to preach the Good News.

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As children grow up, they listen less and less to their parents. It’s the same with us; as they grow older, many people listen less and less to our Holy Father. He wants to free us from the bonds of sin and slavery. Parents know what is best for their children, but they cannot force them. The wisdom of two thousand years gives us what is best for us. There is life in the teaching of the Church. Continue Reading…

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Love is the proof of Christianity

Monday, May 3rd, 2010

Fifth Sunday of Easter, May 2, 2010
Fr. J.C. Gavancho
Gospel: John 13:31-35. “Love one another”
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Summary: We go to heaven because Jesus Christ has opened the door for us. Paul and Barnabas proclaimed the Gospel in places where Christ was not known. Our faith is based on love, on the rock of the Apostles. Jesus Christ said that the proof that you are my disciples, is that you love one another. Do you love one another beyond your families? Pray that we can have this love, this concern for one another.

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We must be witnesses of Christ

Sunday, April 18th, 2010

Daily Mass April 15, 2010
Fr. Juan Carlos Gavancho
Gospel: John 3:31-36. Jesus speaks of God the Father and the Son
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Summary: The fight against sin and division is within our souls. This world does not want to accept Jesus. We must be witnesses of Christ. The Apostles preached the Gospel, even though they were told not to. Most of us are called to preach the Word where we are, with our family, neighbors, and in society. We all must be witnesses of Christ’s Resurrection.

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Become a saint through God’s mercy and Confession

Tuesday, April 13th, 2010

Second Sunday of Easter/Divine Mercy Sunday April 11, 2010
Fr. Juan Carlos Gavancho
Gospel: John 20:19-31. “If you forgive anyone his sins, they are forgiven.”
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Summary: Mercy is when you ask for something and you cannot give anything in return. Today is Divine Mercy Sunday. Today’s Gospel is that of the Sacrament of Confession. Saints go to confession more than once a year. Come to Confession and you will see the great news of God’s mercy in your life.

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Sinners can become friends of God

Tuesday, April 6th, 2010

Third Sunday of Lent. Mar. 7, 2010
Fr. Juan Carlos Gavancho
Gospel: Luke: 13:1-9. Parables of repentance
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Summary: God says, “Though your sins are like scarlet, I will make them as white as snow.” By God’s grace, big sinners can become friends of God. St. Paul says, “Work out your own salvation in fear and trembling.” No one can say “I will go to heaven – I’m sure about it.” We will be saved in hope. Every year in Lent there is a new opportunity to change, to repent. The Catholic Church seems to be the only voice that speaks against many things that this world accepts so easily. Let us pray that we may transform our hearts, believe in God’s hope, and to go into the world to preach this Gospel with courage.

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