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Sunday Reflection, Fourth Sunday of Advent (December 21, 2014): Letting God Embrace Us

Posted on December 20, 2014 by William Ockham

My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my savior. — Luke 1:46-47 This Sunday is the Fourth Sunday of Advent. The readings can be found here. This is a very busy time of year for … Continue reading →

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The Magi and the Internal Journey Through the Desert

Posted on December 17, 2014 by William Ockham

I received this reflection from a member of our prayer group and thought I would pass it on: If, as Herod, we fill our lives with things and again with things, if we consider ourselves so unimportant that we fill … Continue reading →

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Feast of St. Luke the Evangelist (October 18)

Posted on October 18, 2013 by William Ockham

Practically all we know of Luke (and it is not very much) comes from the New Testament. We do not know the place or date of his birth. In Paul’s Letter to Philemon (v.24) Paul refers to “Luke, my fellow worker”. In the … Continue reading →

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Feast of St. Martha (July 29, 2013): Imagining a Conversation

Posted on July 29, 2013 by William Ockham

Originally posted on A Seat At The Table:
Jesus entered a village where a woman whose name was Martha welcomed him. She had a sister named Mary… Lk 10:38-42 I guessed that it was Martha and Mary’s turn at mass this weekend…

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Sunday Reflection: 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time (July 21, 2013) (Contemplatives in Action)

Posted on July 20, 2013 by William Ockham

  Today is the 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time and today’s Gospel is the fascinating story of Mary and Martha from the Gospel of Luke. “Jesus entered a village where a woman whose name was Martha welcomed him. She had … Continue reading →

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