December 2020 archive of A message from Father Mark
December 20, 2020
Posted by Jamie Sandona on 12/17/20
4 TH SUNDAY OF ADVENT BDo not be afraid Mary, for you have found favor with God.I wonder if Mary thought of that greeting as she stood at the foot of the crossand reflected on the pain she had felt throughout her life. If I’m so highly favoredby God, ... Read More »
December 13,2020
Posted by Jamie Sandona on 12/10/20
3RD SUNDAY OF ADVENT B
Rejoice always! On the Sunday that we light our joy candle, our readings remind us – St Paul goes so far as to command us – to rejoice…always. Whenever I hear those words anymore, I have to confess that my immediate response is kind ... Read More »
2nd Sunday of Advent December 6, 2020
Posted by Jamie Sandona on 12/04/20
2ND SUNDAY OF ADVENT B
Christmas has become a time for feasting and family, parties and friends, gift-giving and child-like magic, Santa Claus and Rudolf, angels and wise men, decorated trees and caroling choirs. Like most of human life, it’s a wonderful mix of the Holy and the ... Read More »
November 29, 202 1st Sunday of Advent
Posted by Jamie Sandona on 12/01/20
1ST SUNDAY OF ADVENT B
Do you pay attention to the weather alerts that pop-up on your phone or scroll across the TV screen? Do you have health insurance / car insurance / property insurance? What about smoke and CO2 detectors? Do you wear a seat belt in ... Read More »