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Staring Death in the Face

April 5, 2025 Carl E. Olson 2

Readings: • Ez. 37:12-14 • Psa. 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8 • Rom. 8:8-11 • Jn. 11:1-45 “Lazarus, come out!” With that simple, dramatic command, the Incarnate Word spoke words that demonstrated his power over death. It concludes one […]

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The real character of Saint Martha of Bethany

July 29, 2023 Dawn Beutner 3

Have you ever had the unpleasant experience of listening to an acquaintance unjustifiably criticize someone you consider a friend? It’s shocking when we realize how human beings can completely misunderstand one another. This happens not […]

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Jesus weeps

August 8, 2022 Peter M.J. Stravinskas 10

Editor’s note: The following homily was preached on the Ninth Sunday after Pentecost (EF), August 7, 2022, at the Church of the Holy Innocents, New York City. Only twice in the entire New Testament do […]