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3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time A
January 22, 2017

Spirituality of the Readings

John Foley, SJ

Behold the Lamb of God

The sons of Zebedee, or “sons of thunder,” as Jesus will call them later, are not fools. They would not just follow anyone. Jesus must have been a very appealing person.

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In Exile

Ron Rolheiser

Called Out of Darkness

We come out of the darkness and chaos of unconscious infancy only when we are called out by voices which cajole, caress, reassure and forever keep luring us beyond ourselves.

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Glancing Thoughts

Eleonore Stump

The Day of Midian

The Midianites were strong enough to oppress the Israelites. When the Israelite champion Gideon finally defeated them, the victorious Israelites rejoiced. 

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The Perspective of Justice

Gerald Darring

Light For The World

Christianity is about light. Just as Jesus is light to the world, so his church is to be light in a world of darkness. Light enables the beauty of things to be seen.

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Discussion Questions

Anne Osdieck

Unity

As soon as Jesus heard that John was arrested he immediately moved into Herod’s territory and began an intense program teaching, healing and preaching repentance. What would cause him to make such a dangerous move?

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A Poem to Sit With

J. Janda


Mother Teresa of Calcutta


her

living

hope

to do

something

beautiful

for God


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