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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.

Friday, 23 February 2024 00:00

Friday, Week I, Lent

Therefore, if you bring your gift to the altar, and there recall that your brother has anything against you, leave your gift there at the…

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Thursday, 22 February 2024 00:00

Chair of Saint Peter, February 22

And when the chief Shepherd is revealed, you will receive the unfading crown of glory. (1 Pt 5:1-4)https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/022224.cfmThe wonderful part of being Catholic is we…

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Wednesday, 21 February 2024 00:00

Wednesday, Week I, Lent

Responsorial Psalm (Psalm 51)R. A heart contrite and humbled, O God, you will not spurn.For you are not pleased with sacrifices; should I offer a…

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Tuesday, 20 February 2024 00:00

Tuesday, Week I, Lent

“If you forgive others their transgressions, your heavenly Father will forgive you. But if you do not forgive others, neither will your Father forgive your…

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Monday, 19 February 2024 06:15

Monday, Week I, Lent

He will answer them, ‘Amen, I say to you, what you did not do for one of these least ones, you did not do for…

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Sunday, 18 February 2024 07:36

Sunday, Week I, Lent

God said to Noah, “I set my bow in the clouds to serve as a sign of the covenant between me and the earth. When…

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Then Levi gave a great banquet for him in his house, and a large crowd of tax collectors and others were at table with them.…
Friday, 16 February 2024 00:00

Friday after Ash Wednesday

This, rather, is the fasting that I wish: releasing those bound unjustly, untying the thongs of the yoke; Setting free the oppressed, breaking every yoke;…

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Thursday, 15 February 2024 00:00

Thursday after Ash Wednesday

Then Jesus said to all, “If anyone wishes to come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.…

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Wednesday, 14 February 2024 00:00

Ash Wednesday, 2024—Saint Valentine Day

Even now, says the LORD, return to me with your whole heart. (Jl 2:12-18)https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/021424.cfmIn one sense Lent is really not about us—about what we’re going…

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