Reflections from the Mount

Baptism: The Treasure of the Beloved

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– Br. Michael, ofm   Before and for ever after Enduring presence is Love’s gift to each of us Offering assurance and dignity Vast in generosity Ensuring that each of […]

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Epiphany: A Great Start to the New Year

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– Br. Michael, ofm Epiphany is traditionally celebrated on January 6, however various Christian sects celebrate it anywhere between January 3 and 19. This feast sometimes known as “Little Christmas” […]

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Christmas Greetings 2020

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– Br. Michael, ofm   This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice in it and be glad. For to us is given the beloved child most […]

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Advent IV: Love Propels Us Forward

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– Br. Michael, ofm A few years ago, a young friend of mine gave me a card during Advent. He had drawn it himself. On it were three mountains and […]

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Advent Finale: O Antiphons

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– Br. Michael, ofm December 17-23 marks the Advent days of the O Antiphons. These Antiphons make up the verses of the Advent Carol “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel.” These […]

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Advent III: Even Now – Rejoicing

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– Br. Michael, ofm “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say, rejoice” is the line from Philippians 4 which echoes in my ears over and over again. Rejoice always […]

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Advent II: Breathing In Peace

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– Br. Michael, ofm Advent hues of purple, pink, magenta and blue fill the morning sky. As the moon set sends fading shimmers of brilliant light upon the land, these […]

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