The Scourging takes place within the context of Jesus’ trial. In and out of the praetorium, however, Pilate is the one in the midst of the real trial between the truth that resides inside and the demands of the world outside.
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The Ascension
The Ascension marks a new era in the Church: Jesus is gone. He tells Mary Magdalene, “Don’t hold on to me.” The time has come for Jesus to take his place at the right hand of the Father and to reign in the Heavenly Kingdom that will have no end. Our Lord does this on our behalf, to intercede for ...
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The Visitation
When Jesus is present, miracles happen: miracles of conversion, miracles of healing, miracles of reconciliation, miracles of love. In the Visitation, Mary brings the sanctifying grace and joy of Jesus to Elizabeth and John the Baptist and both are filled with the Holy Spirit. Elizabeth exclaims, ...
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The Nativity
The Nativity of Our Lord is an act of profound humility. God abased himself, an infinite step down, a dizzying descent from God to slave. The all Powerful One makes himself vulnerable and becomes an infant. He was born in Bethlehem, the “house of bread”, in a feeding trough. Mary and Joseph, shep...
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