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Session 24 – Held on Sunday, April 1, 2012

The Sacred Triduum Maybe Jesus’ public life lasted three years, the last three days of which are remembered and liturgically relived in Christian churches throughout the world this week.  I have been, for whatever reason, focused on few moments in … Continue reading

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Session 23 – Held on Sunday, Mar 25, 2012

Highlights from Last Week’s Discussion Mark mentioned sharing what we are doing with some of his friends.  This led to a discussion of what makes our gatherings meaningful.  I acknowledged the role that I play but what really seemed to … Continue reading

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Session 22 – Held on Sunday, Mar 18, 2012

Abram and Sarai in Egypt – Gen. 12:10 – 20 As we continue in our sojourn through Genesis the titles of the various passages hold more than we might first think.  Let’s begin, however, with reading the notes and the … Continue reading

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Session 21 – Held on Sunday, Mar 11, 2012

Gen. 12:1 – 9: Abram’s Call and Migration As should be obvious, putting things in context is both very important and makes all the difference.  Context, however, is a layered reality.  In our story of Abram’s call and migration one … Continue reading

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Session 21 – Held on Sunday, Mar 11, 2012

Why am I here?  Why do I go to church? Perhaps because of my leading questions, our group’s discussions can be divided into two general topics; a response to what happened the previous week and the scripture passage for the … Continue reading

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Session 20 – Held on Sunday, Mar 4, 2012

From Terah to Abraham – Gen. 11:27-32 As always I encourage you to read the notes first and then the passage. http://www.usccb.org/bible/genesis/11.  This is another genealogy.  Compare it with previous one’s to see if you can detect what is similar … Continue reading

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Session 20 – Held on Sunday, Mar 4, 2012

God or Country / God and Country I asked our group this question, which of these two statements most adequately expresses how you think Catholics actually act? I am a citizen of theUnited Stateswho happens to be a Christian. I … Continue reading

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