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The
Word Encountered
John Kavanaugh, S. J.
...In so many ways we are a disconsolate people, members of a “joyless” economy whose models of fashion and rock stare with sullen eyes and false rage...
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Historical
Cultural Context
John J. Pilch
Unlike Matthew and Luke, Mark reports no genealogy for Jesus, yet he accomplishes the same thing they do: establishing Jesus’ honorable status and authority...
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Thoughts from the
Early Church
Edith Barnecut, O.S.B., ed.
Commentary: Origen
Let us examine the scriptural texts foretelling the coming of Christ. One such prophecy begins with a reference to John the Baptist:...
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Preparing
for Sunday
Larry
Gillick, S. J.
...This Second Sunday of Advent we pray for a listening heart to hear the words of comfort and call. We pray for a stillness around us...
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