Fr. Christian Mathis | November 30, 2011
How beautiful are the feet of those who bring the good news. (Romans 10:15) Today we celebrate the feast of St. Andrew. It is Andrew who introduced his brother Peter to Jesus, making him one of the first people to share the good news of the coming of the messiah. Andrew continued sharing the good [...]
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Fr. Christian Mathis | November 29, 2011
On that day, a shoot shall sprout from the stump of Jesse, and from his roots a bud shall blossom. The Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him: a Spirit of wisdom and understanding, a Spirit of counsel and strength, a Spirit of knowledge and of fear of the Lord, and his delight shall [...]
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Fr. Christian Mathis | November 28, 2011
Here is an amazing story of one man’s ministry of prayer, listening and forgiveness. TORONTO – It’s a cool autumn night, and Robert Kinghorn begins his downtown ministry as night falls on Jarvis Street in downtown Toronto. Amid the hustle and bustle of night life near a local hamburger joint, Kinghorn stands out sporting a [...]
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Fr. Christian Mathis | November 28, 2011
When Jesus entered Capernaum, a centurion approached him and appealed to him, saying, “Lord, my servant is lying at home paralyzed, suffering dreadfully.” He said to him, “I will come and cure him.” The centurion said in reply, “Lord, I am not worthy to have you enter under my roof; only say the word and [...]
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Fr. Christian Mathis | November 28, 2011
In yesterday’s homily I spoke about the need for deepening our life of prayer and suggested a few ways we can use the new missal to aid us in that task. You can listen here.
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Fr. Christian Mathis | November 27, 2011
So….how did it go on day one of the New Roman Missal in your parish? Were you five for five in responding “And with your spirit?” Do you feel “right and just”? My biggest mistake seems to have been calling down the Holy Spirit upon the gifts a wee bit early, but I am pretty [...]
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Fr. Christian Mathis | November 26, 2011
Grant your faithful, we pray, almighty God, the resolve to run forth to meet your Christ with righteous deeds at his coming, so that, gathered at his right hand, they may be worthy to possess the heavenly Kingdom. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of [...]
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