
Presence
Experience the Lord’s presence in the Mass
- In the gathered community
- In the Word proclaimed
- In the Eucharist itself
- In the presence of the priest presider
Centrality
The Mass is central to being a disciple
- Mass is central to a disciple’s spiritual life
- The Mass is central to a disciple’s active life
- The Mass is central to growth in holiness
Hearing
He who has ears ought to hear.
- We experience the Lord’s presence
- The Lord, who is present, speaks to us
- We hear with our hearts and our souls
- His Word, through the Spirit, guides us
- Our lives are better for it
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Let’s talk about the Mass…
It has been a long time since I’ve posted anything to this blog. Initially, I began this blog when I was pastor of The Church of St. Luke in Rancho San Diego, CA. I originally focused on the Liturgy of Word, at Mass, by discussing and writing reflections on the Sunday Gospels. I wanted to…
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C Ordinary 6th Sunday
And raising his eyes toward his disciples he said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for the kingdom of God is yours.
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C Ordinary 5th Sunday
After he had finished speaking, he said to Simon, “Put out into deep water and lower your nets for a catch.” Simon said in reply, “Master, we have worked hard all night and have caught nothing, but at your command I will lower the nets.” (Lk 5:4-5)
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Presentation of the Lord
“Now, Master, you may let your servant go in peace, according to your word, for my eyes have seen your salvation, which you prepared in sight of all the peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and glory for your people Israel.” (Lk 2:29-32)