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Who Do We Respond to Going Down the Road?

By Fr. Tony Schuerger | Published: July 11, 2010

Among the most well-known parables of Jesus is the story of the Good Samaritan (Lk 10:25-37). In answer to the question, “Who is my neighbor?”, Jesus tells the story of a man traveling from Jerusalem to Jericho who is attacked, robbed and left for dead. After two prominent fellow-Jews (a priest and a Levite) see Read more ..

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Holy Thursday: Washing of the Feet

By Fr. Tony Schuerger | Published: March 22, 2010

After carefully studying the ritual for the Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper, and with prayer, discussion and reflection, the Liturgy Commission has decided that we should do the traditional ritual of washing of the feet (mandatum) of selected members of the congregation this year. This is a departure from the St. Malachi tradition Read more ..

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Lent, Identity, Transfiguration

By Fr. Tony Schuerger | Published: March 2, 2010

Each year on the Second Sunday of Lent, the Church offers an account of the Transfiguration for our reflection. On the mountain, Peter, James and John experience the divine glory that is Jesus’ as the beloved Son of the Father. For perhaps the first time, they catch a glimpse of Jesus’ true identity: the Son Read more ..

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Gaudete! (Rejoice!)

By Fr. Tony Schuerger | Published: December 14, 2009

The Third Sunday of Advent traditionally is called “Gaudete (rejoice)Sunday.” The Scripture readings reflect a theme of rejoicing. This year, the “C” Cycle of readings emphasizes this theme in the opening words ofthe reading from the prophet Zephaniah, “Shout for joy, O daughter Zion! Sing joyfully, O Israel! Be glad and exult with all your Read more ..

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