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“One thing I cannot believe”

Fourth Sunday of Advent, Dec. 23, 2012 Deacon Robert Banet

I can’t believe it!

What can’t you believe?

Well, first of all, I can believe in the Holy Trinity. I can believe in the Virgin Birth and the Incarnation. But there is one thing I cannot believe!

What one thing can’t you believe, Charlie?

I […]

December 24th, 2012 | Tags: , , | Category: Advent, Deacon Banet, Texts of talks | Comments are closed

The old M*A*S*H show, and why the world hates us

2nd Sunday in Advent, 2012 Deacon Robert Banet

If they hate Me…

I’m getting pretty discouraged.

What’s the trouble, Bill?

Looks like everybody is against us.

What do you mean?

Well, I saw this TV show last night and it showed God taking orders from the devil.

Well, it was only a TV show, that’s […]

December 12th, 2012 | Category: Deacon Banet, Texts of talks | Comments are closed

Story of a parish on a lampstand

Where the Church should be; The inspiration for this website; an appeal for your help

About five years ago I noticed something unusual at my parish. The pastor was new, and the congregation listened politely, as they usually do to a homily. But this priest was different. There was a palpable truth in what […]

December 11th, 2012 | Tags: , , , , , | Category: Christian witness, Fr. Brankin, Kevin's take, Texts of talks | Comments are closed
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