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Author - Fr. Mike Stubbs

in the beginning
In the beginning

John came not to be a messiah, but to herald one

December 15, 2017
in the beginning
In the beginning

Written Gospel introduces us to the living one

December 8, 2017
in the beginning
In the beginning

Jesus experienced the rejection he criticizes

November 24, 2017
in the beginning
In the beginning

‘Master’ parables address end times — and perhaps...

November 17, 2017
in the beginning
In the beginning

Preparation for salvation at heart of bridesmaid parable

November 10, 2017
in the beginning
In the beginning

Deacons called to illustrate Christ’s instruction to serve

November 2, 2017
in the beginning
In the beginning

Bible hangs on Jesus’ two commandments of love

October 27, 2017
in the beginning
In the beginning

‘Render unto Caesar’ answer satisfies no one

October 20, 2017
in the beginning
In the beginning

Wedding banquet parable invites us as well

October 13, 2017
in the beginning
In the beginning

Church founded on ‘rejected’ cornerstone

October 6, 2017
in the beginning
In the beginning

Parables of brothers examine obedience, repentance

September 29, 2017
in the beginning
In the beginning

Late to the vineyard? God’s got you covered

September 22, 2017
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