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Author - Fr. Mike Stubbs

in the beginning
In the beginning

God calls us, too, to obedience

March 6, 2020
in the beginning
In the beginning

The Book of Genesis recounts our birth into sin

February 28, 2020
in the beginning
In the beginning

Leviticus anticipates Jesus’ Greatest Commandment

February 21, 2020
in the beginning
In the beginning

It matters how you play the hand you’re dealt, says Sirach

February 14, 2020
in the beginning
In the beginning

Elijah prepared the way even before John the Baptist

January 31, 2020
in the beginning
In the beginning

Words of Isaiah bring hope to us still

January 24, 2020
in the beginning
In the beginning

Isaiah’s ‘servant’ anticipated Jesus Christ

January 17, 2020
in the beginning
In the beginning

Jesus’ baptism is pivotal for both him and the world

January 10, 2020
in the beginning
In the beginning

Why we are commanded to ‘honor’ rather than obey

December 27, 2019
in the beginning
In the beginning

His virgin birth was prophesied centuries before Jesus

December 20, 2019
in the beginning
In the beginning

Isaiah prophesies all that Christ will accomplish

December 13, 2019
in the beginning
In the beginning

Peace in Jerusalem symbolizes world peace to prophet Isaiah

November 29, 2019
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