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In the miracle at Cana, Jesus reveals his glory in the Gospel according to John. On this initial Sunday of Ordinary Time, we begin to believe anew in him as the disciples began to believe for the first time. ‐ Fr. Vince (pg. 3)
INSIDE: Our baptism marked the beginning of our Christian lives. God the Father looked upon us with pride and declared: “You are my beloved sons and daughters, upon whom my favor rests.” ‐ Fr. Vince (pg. 3)
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“Let us pray that like Mary, we too give birth to Jesus in our world today and may we allow Jesus to work the will of God through us in all that we say and do.” – Fr. Vince (pg. 3)
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“For Christians, this theme of rejoicing lies at the heart of our faith. Even if we are struggling with life’s great issues, we are still called to be people of joy and to be ready to share that joy with others.” ‐ Fr. Vince (pg. 3)
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“We become like [John the Baptist], not by wearing sackcloth and dining on grasshoppers, but by living in such a way that it is obvious that if our
faith in Christ were not true, our lives would make no sense.” ‐ Fr. Vince (pg. 3)
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Two of the most important biblical Advent figures are John the Baptist and Mary,
the Mother of Jesus. John the Baptist was the “precursor” of Christ—the one who ultimately prepared the way for the Messiah. –Fr. Vince (pg. 3)
INSIDE: “Jesus Christ puts kingship in its proper place. Sovereignty, complete power overall is in the possession of the Lord of Love. Indeed, his kingdom is ‘an eternal and universal kingdom, a kingdom of truth and life…’” ‐ Fr. Vince (pg. 3)
INSIDE: “Believing is not just being a good person; it is to understand and proclaim that there is one who is Lord, and that his Lordship encompasses everything.”
-Fr. Oscar (pg. 3)
