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Author - Fr. Mike Stubbs

in the beginning
In the beginning

Like Magi, we must carry news of the Christ Child to others

January 6, 2017
in the beginning
In the beginning

‘Flyover country’ gave the world its king

December 23, 2016
in the beginning
In the beginning

Jesus is the gift that keeps on giving

December 16, 2016
in the beginning
In the beginning

Second coming will be all too soon for unprepared

November 25, 2016
in the beginning
In the beginning

Story of the good thief speaks to all sinners

November 18, 2016
in the beginning
In the beginning

Temple’s destruction fulfilled Christ’s first...

November 11, 2016
in the beginning
In the beginning

Jesus’ own resurrection was proof of his teaching

November 4, 2016
in the beginning
In the beginning

Who is seeking whom in Sunday’s Gospel?

October 28, 2016
in the beginning
In the beginning

‘The one who humbles himself will be exalted by God’

October 21, 2016
in the beginning
In the beginning

Two avenues into parable lead to different insights

October 14, 2016
in the beginning
In the beginning

Inclusion, not healing is point of parable

October 7, 2016
in the beginning
In the beginning

Faith can accomplish the seemingly impossible

September 30, 2016
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