Theophany comes up this week: today’s readings help us prepare. Gospel: the ministry of St. John the Baptist (St. Mark 1:1-8) Son of Zachariah and Elizabeth; a miracle child Gabriel announced: “Do not be afraid, Zacharias, for your prayer is heard; and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall call his […]
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Homily: On Repentance and Facing Death (and Suffering) Well
January 17, 2016 By Fr. Anthony Perkins
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