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By Fr. Gary Zerr on
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Jesus, Asleep in My Boat
Pastor’s Column
1st Sunday of Lent
February 26, 2012
“A violent squall came up and waves were breaking over the boat, so that it was already filling up. Jesus was in the stern, asleep on a cushion.”
Mark 44:37-38
In my chapel at home I have an icon...
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By Fr. Gary Zerr on
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Preparing for Lent
Pastor’s Column
7th Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 19, 2012
They came bringing to him a paralytic carried by four men.
(from Mark 2:4-12)
One of the great benefits of going to the sacrament of Reconciliation on a regular basis is that it really does help us to know our weaknesses. Lent is a time when rigorous honesty is required between the soul and God. Many of us find that we are fighting the same battles with sin and bad habits throughout our lives. The reason for this often lies in that we are not at war with our sinful choices! ...
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By Fr. Gary Zerr on
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Glorifying God Everywhere
Pastor’s Column
6th Sunday Ordinary Time
February 12, 2012
Brothers and sisters, whatever you eat or drink,
or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God.
1 Corinthians 10:31
The best use of every minute of our lives is to aim to glorify God in all that we do. That sounds good in theory, but how in the world do you actually do this? Obviously, we all can’t run off to the monastery or convent. In fact, we usually don’t have to run off anywhere. Instead, the Lord is calling us to change the motive for why we do things, and our attitude towards them. ...
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By Fr. Gary Zerr on
Sunday, February 05, 2012
Jesus Sneaks Out to Pray
Pastor’s Column
5th Sunday Ordinary Time
February 5, 2012
“Rising early before dawn, he left and went off to a deserted place,
where he prayed. Simon and those who were with him pursued him and on finding him said, "Everyone is looking for you!"
-- from Mark 1:29-39 ...
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