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Scratchpad Reflections by Brother Daniel

Scratchpad Reflections by Brother Daniel
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A Harry Potter Christmas

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Isaiah Mary MolanoDecember 28, 2013

So here’s a flattering thought…. A number of people that have asked about my homily on Christmas day.  So instead of emailing it to a ton of people, why not get more hits on the blog?  (I know, it’s all … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, Source and Summit | Tagged Christmas, Harry Potter, homily

The Feast of Holy Messiness

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Isaiah Mary MolanoDecember 28, 2013

Today is the Sunday after Christmas, and as such, we celebrate the Solemnity of Holy Family of Jesus, his foster foster Joseph, and the woman of their lives, Mary. …or as I would like to say, today we celebrate the … Continue reading →

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Mary got her son’s name wrong

Posted on December 27, 2013 by Isaiah Mary MolanoDecember 28, 2013

Joseph and Mary got their son’s name wrong. …or did they? One of the things that have always made me wonder is Jesus’ name.  In Isaiah’s prophecy about the Virgin giving birth, Isaiah is clear that the boy’s name is … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas | Tagged emmanuel, joshua, name

A SAVIOR IS BORN UNTO US

Posted on December 25, 2013 by Isaiah Mary MolanoDecember 21, 2013

  For a child is born to us, a son is given to us; upon his shoulder dominion rests. They name him Wonder-Counselor, God-Hero, Father-Forever, Prince of Peace. His dominion is vast and forever peaceful, Upon David’s throne, and over … Continue reading →

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O Antiphons – December 23

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Isaiah Mary MolanoDecember 16, 2013

We continue our reflections on the O Antiphons with the Antiphon for this evening… O Emmanuel, our King and Giver of Law: come to save us, Lord our God! The most famous of the O Antiphons.  So famous, in fact, … Continue reading →

Posted in Advent | Tagged Antiphons

O Antiphons – December 22

Posted on December 22, 2013 by Isaiah Mary MolanoDecember 16, 2013

We continue our reflections on the O Antiphons with the Antiphon for this evening… O King of all nations and keystone of the Church: come and save man, whom you formed from the dust! There is no one way to … Continue reading →

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O Antiphons – December 21

Posted on December 21, 2013 by Isaiah Mary MolanoDecember 16, 2013
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We continue our reflections on the O Antiphons with the Antiphon for this evening.  In some translations, this antiphon is translated, “O Dayspring”, but our sources translate the antiphon as “O Radiant Dawn.” O Radiant Dawn, splendor of eternal light, … Continue reading →

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O Antiphons – December 20

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Isaiah Mary MolanoDecember 16, 2013

We continue our reflections on the O Antiphons with the Antiphon for this evening… O Key of David, opening the gates of God’s eternal Kingdom: come and free the prisoners of darkness!   I remember once getting locked out of … Continue reading →

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O Antiphons – December 19

Posted on December 19, 2013 by Isaiah Mary MolanoDecember 16, 2013

We continue our reflections on the O Antiphons with the Antiphon for this evening… O Root of Jesse’s stem, sign of God’s love for all his people: come to save us without delay!   History and certain types of fiction … Continue reading →

Posted in Advent | Tagged Antiphons

O Antiphons – December 18

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Isaiah Mary MolanoDecember 16, 2013

We continue our reflections on the O Antiphons with the Antiphon for this evening… O Leader of the House of Israel, giver of the Law to Moses on Sinai: come to rescue us with your mighty power!   Our God … Continue reading →

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