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Fr. Bob’s Homily – Epiphany of the Lord

8 Jan 2023

Fr. Bob’s Homily – Epiphany of the Lord

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January 8, 2023
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Fr. Bob's Weekly Reflections 5
This feast of the Epiphany has always been among the favorites of many people, especially in Latin cultures like Italy and South America.
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1 Jan 2023

Fr. Bob’s Homily – Feast of the Solemnity of the Mother of God

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January 1, 2023
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Fr. Bob's Weekly Reflections 2
Today is the Feast of the Mother of God, without whom we would not have had Christmas.
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25 Dec 2022

Fr. Bob’s Homily – Christmas 2022

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December 25, 2022
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Fr. Bob's Weekly Reflections 1
It has been said that Catholics only sing in church at Christmas. I am not sure this is true, but from my vantage point, I have to admit it does appear that on Christmas, everyone appears to be singing.
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18 Dec 2022

Fr. Bob’s Homily – Fourth Sunday of Advent – Do Not Be Afraid 

December 18, 2022
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Fr. Bob's Weekly Reflections
 Do Not Be Afraid. One of the most frequent assurances in scripture is one you just heard from Matthew. Do not be afraid, it dots the old and new testaments.
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18 Dec 2022

Fr. Bob’s Thoughts for the Fourth Week of Advent

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December 18, 2022
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Advent Blog, Fr. Bob's Weekly Reflections
We are at the end of Advent, a time of waiting. How was it for you? Did you wait patiently? Did you listen carefully? Did you pray thoughtfully and watch closely?
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11 Dec 2022

Fr. Bob’s Homily – Third Sunday of Advent

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December 11, 2022
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Fr. Bob's Weekly Reflections
Our gospel tells us of John the Baptist in his prison. He’s puzzled, maybe a little disappointed. Like many Jews, he’s expected the Messiah to be a fiery social reformer.
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11 Dec 2022

Fr. Bob’s Thoughts for the Third Week of Advent

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December 11, 2022
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Advent Blog, Fr. Bob's Weekly Reflections
Advent is a time of waiting. Waiting is something many of us are not used to doing. So today I ask you, what are you waiting for?
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4 Dec 2022

Fr. Bob’s Homily – Second Sunday of Advent

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December 4, 2022
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Fr. Bob's Weekly Reflections
This is a stern gospel about a stern John the Baptist. If you were making up a list for a Christmas Party, you would leave his name off.
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4 Dec 2022

Fr. Bob’s Thoughts for the Second Week of Advent

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December 4, 2022
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Advent Blog, Fr. Bob's Weekly Reflections
There’s a lot of secular sentimentality at Christmas, which makes it difficult for Christ to make an impact.
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27 Nov 2022

Fr. Bob’s Homily – First Sunday of Advent

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November 27, 2022
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Fr. Bob's Weekly Reflections
Today is the first Sunday of Advent and no one really celebrates it anymore. The season has been swallowed up by commercial Christmas. Yes, we come to church and note the purple vestments and sing the Advent Hymns.
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