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Category: Scripture Reflection

Divine Mercy; Second Sunday of Easter

by +Jon Hansen, C.Ss.R.April 19, 2020April 19, 20202 Comments

“This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it” Image: Mackenzie valley winter road Acts 2.42-47  |  Ps 118  |  1 Pt 1.3-9  |  Jn 20.19-31 I remember the days, long before Facebook and social media, when you…

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From Death to New Life; Easter Sunday

by +Jon Hansen, C.Ss.R.April 12, 2020April 12, 2020Leave a comment

“This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it” Image: Sun Rising over Darnley Bay Acts 10:34-43 | Ps 118 | Col 3:1-4 | Jn 20:1-9 As we celebrate the feast of Easter…

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Entry Into Jerusalem; Passion Sunday

by +Jon Hansen, C.Ss.R.April 5, 2020April 6, 2020Leave a comment

With our celebration of Passion Sunday, we come to the end of our Lenten journey of fast and sacrifice and enter the sacred time of Holy week.

Scripture Reflection

Spirit of Life; Fifth Sunday of Lent

by +Jon Hansen, C.Ss.R.March 29, 2020March 29, 20202 Comments

Whenever I visit one of the communities in my diocese, I try to take time to visit the cemetery. They are generally next to the church or within easy walking distance. I stop to say a prayer and visit some…

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Scripture Reflection Death, Faith, Hope, Life, Spirit

Difficult People; Friday in the Fourth Week of Lent

by +Jon Hansen, C.Ss.R.March 27, 2020Leave a comment

One recurring theme that I have encountered in my ministry, is the difficulty that people of faith sometimes find in living among neighbors that don’t share their values. How it can be hard to be a sign of God’s love…

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