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“The people were filled with expectation . . .” Expectations matter.  I don’t have to tell you that.  We all know that from experience.  When two people entering into marriage have the same expectations, it gives them a firm footing upon which to begin their lives together.  But when those expectations don’t coincide, don’t match […]

As you know, one of the most popular things these days is online dating.  Millions of people in this country sign up for one or more of these dating services, in the hopes of finding that special someone, the Mr/Mrs. Right.  The term my Ghanaian people use to describe their dream partner. This way of

I wonder what would happen if the story we just heard in the Gospel passage from Luke took place today.   Can you imagine?   In this era of social media?   After all, it’s quite a story.  I can see the headline now:  Parents Go On Vacation, Head Home Without Kid!   Twitter would probably jump into it

 A little girl was walking along a beach covered with thousands of starfish left dying by the receding tide. Seeking to help, she started picking up the dying starfish and tossing them back into the ocean. A man, who watched her with amusement, said, “Little girl, there are hundreds of starfish on the beach. You

Today we gather to celebrate what is called “Joyful Sunday” (Gaudete Sunday in Latin).  It gets its name from the themes of the first two readings, one from Zephaniah and one from Paul.  The Church even lets us wear a different colored vestment today, signaling that Christmas is near, signaling that the joy we have