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These reflections are a result of more than 40 years of ministry as a Roman Catholic priest. Most of these years I spent in the Diocese of Charlotte which covers Western North Carolina. Now I am retired, and live in Medellín, Colombia where I continue to serve as a priest in the Archdiocese of Medellín.

Sunday, 14 November 2021 00:00

XXXIII ORDINARY SUNDAY

"At that time there shall arise Michael, the great prince, guardian of your people;
it shall be a time unsurpassed in distress since nations began until that time.
At that time your people shall escape, everyone who is found written in the book.” (Dn 12:1-3)

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/111421.cfm

Saint Michael the Archangel is a fascinating figure in Hebrew and Christian scriptures. The archangel always appears as the guardian and protector of God’s people. As we come to the end of the liturgical year and the readings focus our attention on the end (as in the purpose) of all things, we realize that God is in control and that God provides plenteous redemption. And the scripture promises that those “who lead the many to justice shall be like the stars forever." My favorite depiction of the Archangel Michael is by British actor Tom Wisdom in the fortunately short-lived SyFy series, Dominion.

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