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Fourth Sunday of Easter, Year C John 10,27-30

When we say “good shepherd”, we think of those beautifully painted sweet pictures, from which an idyll of peace and harmony radiates, squeaks. But this idea of the Good Shepherd wants to remind us of something else. The earliest representations … Continue reading

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Second Sunday of Easter-Divine Mercy Sunday, John 20,19-31

When I was young, an aspiring chaplain, I had a bit of a culture shock. I was in Austria, and a young man there was supposed to take me somewhere by car. It was just a short drive within a … Continue reading

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Monday in the Octave of Easter Math 28,8-15

Over the last five days, we’ve stopped at the key events of our salvation. We have witnessed events that, we can say, have changed the course of history. We saw Christ’s redemptive work. Likewise, we spent the Last Supper with … Continue reading

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Palm Sunday, Year C Lk 22,14-23

The liturgy of Holy Week is so rich and beautiful that the priest can disturb its beauty with his sermon. Passions on Palm Sunday and Good Friday, as well as other symbolism of Easter ceremonies, can fill the soul with … Continue reading

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Fifth Sunday of Lent C Joh 8,1-11

A well-known French priest and writer, Michel Quoist, whose books are also published here, writes this in his book “God is waiting for me”: I am not satisfied with myself. I have already examined my life several times about my … Continue reading

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Fourth Sunday of Lent, Year A Lk 15,1-3 11-32

Brothers and sisters, this Sunday we begin with the well-known story of the prodigal son. This is a parable that I consider to be the most beautiful of the biblical stories. What does Jesus want to teach us in this … Continue reading

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Let’s listen to God’s voice and not harden our hearts.

 To not harden our hearts, we must listen to God’s word. When we move away from God and are deaf to God’s word, we become unfaithful Catholics, or even „Catholics atheist”. The people of Israel have turned their backs on … Continue reading

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Third Sunday of Lent, Year C Joh 4,5-42

Today, we witness various natural tragedies, such as floods or fires. After such events, we also witness solidarity among people. People help the handicapped with material and financial resources to support them at least a little. In the spirit of … Continue reading

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Eight Sunday in Ordinary Time Year C Lk 6,39-45

What is my speech? Dear brothers and sisters, the tongue is a dangerous weapon that can hurt immensely. But we also know that language is a beautiful tool that can heal. So, let’s accept the inspiration offered by today’s word … Continue reading

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Third Sunday in Ordinary Time ,Year C

 Many socio-political revolutions helped each other with religious slogans. They wanted to help the poor, establish justice, give education to the uneducated, and punish the rich. These slogans influenced entire nations. But the reality was different then. Let’s remember, for … Continue reading

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