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Browsing the December 2018 archive of Weekly Reflections

Feast of St Nicholas

Posted by Fr. Valentine Rebello on 12/06/18

 In the days leading up to December 6, children throughout Europe put their shoes or a special St. Nicholas boot in front of the fireplace or the front door at night to find them filled with small presents the next morning. In England he is known as Father Christmas, in the United States, Santa Claus. 

 

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It's a Wonderful Life

Posted by Fr. Valentine Rebello on 12/05/18

Again, from Sundays reading​

 Gloom and doom

People will die of fright in anticipation of what is coming upon the world, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken.And then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory.But when these signs begin to ... Read More »

Can you put heaven into WAVES?

Posted by Fr. Valentine Rebello on 12/04/18

Can you put heaven into WAVES?

There are probably many routes to take, many speed bumps to avoid, congested traffic areas to avoid, and spots where someone is watching us.

Select the ADVENT path.

1. Advent comes from the Latin word, “adventus,” which means what?

a)      Adventure

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It's a Wonderful Life

Posted by Fr. Valentine Rebello on 12/03/18

There were many occasions of reflections this weekend. It could have been a headline in today’s paper. Think about it.

People will die of fright in anticipation of what is coming upon the world, Beware that your hearts do not become drowsy from the anxieties of daily life,

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