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One pastor's view from his side of the pews. August 2, 2015. Reflections on the Gospel of John, Chapter 6: part 1. The Miracle of the Loaves and Fishes painted by Lambert Lombard (1505 0r 1506-1566). Yes, it’s been a while since I’ve published here on the blog! Let’s get back to work. Are read which tell the story of the multiplication of the loaves and fish that feed a huge crowd. This sets up the rest of the chapter as a time for Jesus to teach about himself being the Bread of Life. Our presence here i...
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One pastor's view from his side of the pews. Pastor of St. Mary Catholic Church in Trenton, IL. August 6, 2016. Transfiguration Day Thoughts from a Hill. Gospel reading for the Feast of the Transfiguration. For about 4 weeks I have been residing and taking part in a mini-sabbatical at St. Meinrad Archabbey and School of Theology. In southern Indiana. The program I attended is called Stoking the Fire. Here’s what makes the analogy even more real for me. Saint Meinrad is built on a tall hill! I’m grateful ...
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Reflections on the Gospel of John Chapter 6: part 2 | My Altar-net view
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One pastor's view from his side of the pews. August 2, 2015. Reflections on the Gospel of John Chapter 6: part 2. 8220;It’s boring! Readings for the 18th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Cycle B. Parents who take family car trips on vacation are familiar with the voice of children coming from the back sea,t, repeatedly complaining, Are we there yet? Are we there, yet! At least in Egypt we had something to eat while they beat us! The routine, the ritual of gathering quail and mana is boring! Human beings need rit...
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Patron Saint of Pastors St. John Vianney | My Altar-net view
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One pastor's view from his side of the pews. August 4, 2015. Patron Saint of Pastors St. John Vianney. I am pretty sure he didn’t have to attend meetings as often as a modern day pastor! I sort of envy him on that.) But, there is much I could learn about being a pastor from him, too. St John Vianney, pray for us and for priests! A biography of St. Jean-Baptiste-Marie Vianney may be found at this link Biography of St. John Vianney at New Advent. And posted in Picture. Days I actually posted something.
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