Learning at the Feet of Jesus
“A disciple is not above the teacher, but everyone who is fully qualified will be like the teacher.”
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The Courage to Love
We
are afraid to try them because it’s too high a standard of living. But what Jesus teaches is
so down to earth that anybody who has the courage to try growing in this love can find the proper attitude, provided he is willing to work on it with great faith.
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A Call to True Happiness
Jesus chose Peter’s boat, and he gave the order to put out a short distance. He sat down and taught the crowd. Jesus was in command, but he identified himself with Peter’s boat and preached from it. The Gospel of St Luke stresses the role of Peter in the story.
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Peter’s Journey of Faith and Leadership
Jesus chose Peter’s boat, and he gave the order to put out a short distance. He sat down and taught the crowd. Jesus was in command, but he identified himself with Peter’s boat and preached from it. The Gospel of St Luke stresses the role of Peter in the story.
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Jesus is No Ordinary Man
John’s baptism was a baptism of repentance. Jesus did not need to be baptized as
a sign of repentance or conversion. He is the Son of God before His conception
through the Holy Spirit. He totally belonged to his Father and no sin could have
power over him. His baptism is the occasion to get God’s approval for his person
and his mission.
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The Miracle at Cana
John’s baptism was a baptism of repentance. Jesus did not need to be baptized as
a sign of repentance or conversion. He is the Son of God before His conception
through the Holy Spirit. He totally belonged to his Father and no sin could have
power over him. His baptism is the occasion to get God’s approval for his person
and his mission.
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Jesus’ Baptism: A Sign of Mission and Unity
John’s baptism was a baptism of repentance. Jesus did not need to be baptized as
a sign of repentance or conversion. He is the Son of God before His conception
through the Holy Spirit. He totally belonged to his Father and no sin could have
power over him. His baptism is the occasion to get God’s approval for his person
and his mission.
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Three Kings
Today’s solemnity is popularly known as “Three Kings.” The gospel speaks of wise men, sometimes called magi. It does not speak of kings; it does not say there were three. These details were added over the centuries by popular stories.
Jesus, Mary, and Joseph
The distance from Nazareth to Jerusalem was more than 100 kilometers. Mary and Joseph had a ready excuse not to go because of the distance. The law itself exempted them because Nazareth was too far.
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The Encounter of Mary and Elizabeth
The Gospel presents to us the encounter of Mary and Elizabeth who are closely linked to Jesus’ birth. Mary learned of the pregnancy of Elizabeth, her relative, through the angel. It was big news, for Elizabeth was advanced in age and considered barren. The gospel says Mary traveled in haste to Juda, a journey of at least three days.
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