tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142167355178321165.post2533651543862968863..comments2007-12-14T09:47:48.879-05:00Mt. Irenaeushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03711631869207859581noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9142167355178321165.post-81234685423470792442007-12-14T09:47:00.000-05:002007-12-14T09:47:00.000-05:00

Thanks for everyone's words and for this forum. I'm struck by the repeated use of the word repent as I read these contributions. We know Advent means preparation for our Savior. Part of that preparation in the past was the sacrament of Penance. It seems there is very little participation in it any longer. I know I make the excuse that it is rarely offered. However, there must be some

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"May the God of endurance and encouragement<BR/>grant you to think in harmony with one another,<BR/>in keeping with Christ Jesus,<BR/>that with one accord you may with one voice<BR/>glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ."<BR/><BR/>With thanks to Holly, Br. Joe, and Mike for their reflections, I was struck by the quote above from the 2nd reading. I feel like I'm on an emotional

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First, I'd like to share that this is just a wonderful forum and the photos that accompany each sharing of the Gospel makes me feel as if I'm now sharing in the Chapel at the Mountain, though, remotely accessing this site through the "advent" of technology, which I am thankful for.<BR/><BR/>Though not always.<BR/><BR/>Sometimes, new technologies, even simple ones like getting a copier to copy or

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