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B: Solemnity of the Epiphany (3 Jan 2021) - ARISE, JERUSALEM (Isa 60:1-6)
“Arise, shine [Jerusalem] for your light has come, the glory of the Lord has dawned on you” (Isa 60:1). Most English Bibles (King James...
Rex Fortes
Jan 3, 20213 min read
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B: Feast of the Holy Family (27 Dec 2020) - TAKING PRIDE IN OUR FATHER (Gen 15:1-6; 21:1-3)
Our first reading is taken from two separate episodes in the life of Abraham. The first of our reading (Gen 15:1-6) deals with God’s call...
Rex Fortes
Dec 27, 20203 min read
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B: 4thSun of Adv (20 Dec 2020) - HOUSE NOT MADE OF STONE (2 Sm 7:1-5, 8-12, 14, 16)
“Here I am living in a house of cedar, but the ark of God dwells in a tent!” (2 Sm 7:2). Our first reading today presents King David as...
Rex Fortes
Dec 19, 20202 min read
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B: 3rd Sun of Advent (13 Dec 2020) - NO LIFETIME IMMUNITY (Isa 61:1-2, 10-11)
When we hear of the word immunity, we associate it immediately with being immunized from the infection of the dreaded COVID-19. While...
Rex Fortes
Dec 12, 20203 min read
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B: 2nd Sun Adv (6 Dec 2020) - TAKE ACTION (Isa 40:1-5, 9-11)
“Comfort, give comfort to my people, says your God” (Isa 40:1). This is the popular English rendition of this quote from Isaiah. Most...
Rex Fortes
Dec 2, 20203 min read
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B:1st Sun of Advent (29 Nov 2020) - BRITTLE AND EXPENDABLE, YET MALLEABLE (Isa 63:16-17, 19; 64:2-7)
Artifacts made of clay are generally cheap products. In contrast to those made of copper or iron, clay-based products are considered...
Rex Fortes
Nov 28, 20203 min read
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