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Jesus said to his disciples: “Be watchful! Be alert! You do not know when the time will come. It is like a man traveling abroad. He leaves home and places his servants in charge, each with his own work, and … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: November 2014
From Simon Berry How to keep a Good Advent Try to put the brakes on the commercial Christmas Machine without being The Grinch. Keep an Advent Wreath at home, lighting at meals during the season. Start decorating with a … Continue reading
Guest post: Simon C. Berry Dear Friends: St. Dominic’s Catholic Church, San Francisco, CA invites you to its annual service of Advent Lessons and Carols, Sunday, November 30, 7:30 p.m. This service begins with a candlelight procession. The … Continue reading
Jesus said to his disciples: “When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit upon his glorious throne, and all the nations will be assembled before him. And he will separate … Continue reading
On November 8th, the Commemoration of All Souls of the Order of Preachers, the Priory of Saint Dominic held a room blessing ceremony for the entire house. Thanks to the Novitiate, every year, the house is a new community. Thus, … Continue reading
Jesus told his disciples this parable: “A man going on a journey called in his stewards and entrusted his possessions to them. To one he gave five talents; to another, two; to a third, one–to each according to his ability. … Continue reading
On All Saints Day, I was part of an entourage of friends and Dominicans witnessing something a long time coming. My good friend, Tara Clemens, fulfilled her 4-year goal of paying back her student loans so that she can finally … Continue reading
Since the Passover of the Jews was near, Jesus went up to Jerusalem. He found in the temple area those who sold oxen, sheep, and doves, as well as the money-changers seated there. He made a whip out of cords … Continue reading
You would think that I spent my entire time away in Universal Studios’ Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Believe it or not…I spent some time in Walt Disney World as well. When my friends and I arrived at the front … Continue reading
Jesus said to the crowds,“Everything that the Father gives me will come to me, and I will not reject anyone who comes to me, because I came down from heaven not to do my own will but the will of … Continue reading