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Updating #ChurchAtHome
Who would have anticipated that we will be at this pandemic for 14 months and more? By now, the novelty of watching Mass at home has worn out. In the beginning, it was interesting to see how different parishes put Mass online. Facebook Live? Zoom gatherings? YouTube videos? Basic cellphone video recording? Professional multi-angle videos…
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Singing for Hope and Joy
Something is amiss this Christmas Season… True. We are all trying to survive a pandemic and we are all affected by it in different ways. However, Christians previously struggled and never failed to be joyful during the Advent and Christmas season. So, why do I find it so difficult to ignite that spark in my…
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When did you last see the face of God?
Last weekend, my family took the time to watch the Tom Hanks’ movie, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood. The movie is about the encounters between the popular children’s show host Fred Rogers and the magazine journalist Lloyd Vogel, who was assigned to interview Mr. Rogers. Those encounters ended up being opportunities for Fred Rogers…
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Jolted by Supergirl
With the social distancing protocol that we are practicing during the COVID-19 pandemic, most people find that they are suddenly spending more time with family members. Let’s be honest! While this is a wonderful opportunity for the family members to bond and stay strong together, the togetherness within the family home can also bring frictions…
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When the Domestic Church practices Church at home…
The first weekend when the churches were closed because of the pandemic, my family decided to sing a few hymns prior to watching Mass online. My daughter later put up a short video on Twitter with the hashtag #ChurchAtHome. That was the beginning of my domestic church practicing Church at home. We often hear…
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Defining ourselves in self isolation
The Pandemic Social Isolation is an opportunity for us to define ourselves in the most authentic way. Years ago, at my very first meeting with a spiritual advisor, I was asked to introduce myself. I was quick to tell him my current endeavours and my previous projects. My spiritual advisor was patient. After listening to…
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THANK YOU to priests and religious
Who would have thought this pandemic would affect our lives in so many ways, including the way we worship? There is this enormous sense of loss, when we first learned about church buildings locking up for the well-being of parishioners. However, I also feel very fortunate these days as I get different notifications on social…
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Charity for This Lent
At Gethsemane, Jesus accepted the will of God. “Then, an angel from heaven appeared to him and gave him strength.” (Lk 22:43) From there, the Passion began. If Lent is about preparing ourselves to participate in the Passion of Christ, then in addition to accepting the will of God just as Jesus did at Gethsemane,…
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The True Gift
It was such a blessing to hear one sermon this Christmas season while visiting a Lutheran church. The pastor mentioned how he sent gifts to his staff as a “Thank You” for their service. They are really gifts of gratitude. Within the family, he talked about getting gifts from Santa, whom we all know keep…
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Seeking God, our Comforter!
♪ “O rest in the Lord, wait patiently for him…” ♪ This aria by Handel has been ringing in my ears for over two weeks now. It started when a musician friend needed consolation and I was lost for words. At the time, the first piece of music that came to mind which I thought…
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