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Category: Scripture Reflection

The Mercy of God; Thursday in the Fourth Week of Lent

+Jon Hansen, C.Ss.R.'s avatar by +Jon Hansen, C.Ss.R.March 26, 20204 Comments

The image of the people of Israel worshiping a golden calf, stands perhaps as one the best representations of rebellion against God in the bible. Let’s recall the story of what took place. Not very long before this incident, this…

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Saying Yes; Feast of the Annunciation

+Jon Hansen, C.Ss.R.'s avatar by +Jon Hansen, C.Ss.R.March 25, 20202 Comments

Today we celebrate the great “Fiat” of Mary, the moment when she says yes to the proposal from God that she is to become the mother of the savior of the world. Our scripture readings for this feast allow us…

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Scripture Reflection Fiat, Mary, Obedience, Solemnity

Let the Waters Flow; Tuesday in the Fourth Week of Lent

+Jon Hansen, C.Ss.R.'s avatar by +Jon Hansen, C.Ss.R.March 24, 20206 Comments

The Mackenzie River or Deh-cho, as it is known by the Dene people who live in the communities along its banks, is the longest river system in Canada. It flows from the outlet of Great Slave Lake in the southern…

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Scripture Reflection Baptism, Healing, Life, Water

Faith in Difficult Times; Monday in the Fourth Week of Lent

+Jon Hansen, C.Ss.R.'s avatar by +Jon Hansen, C.Ss.R.March 23, 202014 Comments

The words of the Prophet Isaiah sound wonderful to us. I am building a New Heaven and a New Earth. A place for people where there will be no more weeping, no more sorrow. We can dream about such a…

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Scripture Reflection Faith, Faithfulness, Sorrow, Trust

We Are Children of the Light; Fourth Sunday of Lent

+Jon Hansen, C.Ss.R.'s avatar by +Jon Hansen, C.Ss.R.March 22, 20205 Comments

Today is Laetare Sunday or Joyful Sunday. It is called that because we are more than half-way through Lent and the joy of Easter is approaching. As we look around our world today it might be hard to see the joy. The…

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Scripture Reflection Blindness, Darkness, Light

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