30 November, 2020
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Marcellino D’Ambrosio
Immaculate Conception & Mary as a Model of Faith
The Gospel of Luke presents Mary, mother of Jesus, as the model of faith, showing us what faith must include to be authentic and effective. And imitating Mary's virtue is key to an authentic Marian devotion....
30 November, 2020
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Advent of Peace – Fast before the Feast
Christmas is a joyous celebration of the birth of Peace. So why does the Church precede the feast of December 25 with a somber season of fast and penance? A meditation for the Second Sunday of Advent, cycle A. ...
30 November, 2020
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Prepare the Way – Advent & Road Construction
Advent's theme can be summed up in the word's of Isaiah 40: Prepare the way of the Lord! But what are the mountains that need to be leveled and the valleys that need to be filled in? Here's a road map through the desert of...
30 November, 2020
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Advent as the Season of Hope
Advent is a season of joy & hope. Paul says to rejoice in hope. But what is hope, anyway? How does this theological virtue differ from faith and what does it have to do with rejoicing?...
30 November, 2020
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Awake & Alert – Rouse yourself with this Advent Podcast
In this 13 minute podcast, Sonrise Morning Show host Anna Mitchell Interviews Dr. Italy on the insistent command in many of the scripture readings of the season, to rouse ourselves from sleep. What does it mean to be spiritually awake and alert?The Season of Advent...
29 November, 2020
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Why Advent is all about Hope – Podcast
In this 13 minute podcast, Sonrise Morning Show host Anna Mitchell Interviews Dr. Italy on Advent as a season of Hope. What precisely is Scripture talking about when it tells us that hope is one of the most important things a Christian needs? And what...
28 November, 2020
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Advent Reminds us to Wake Up – You Snooze, You Lose!
During a time when parties and endless carols dull our spiritual senses, the message of Advent urges to wake up and be alert and vigilant. Our society is asleep spiritually. Here are some ideas to rouse ourselves, our famlies and our neighbors to...
28 November, 2020
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Thanksgiving – Naaman & the 10 Lepers
The Bible stories of Namaan the Syrian and Jesus' healing of the 10 lepers shows us that gratidue is an obligation of justice. To remember the source of our blessings and to give thanks is exactly why some countries, like the USA and Canada, dedicate...
24 November, 2020
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How to Prepare the Way in Advent – Podcast
Podcast on how to Prepare the way of the Lord in our lives and world during the season of Advent featuring Dr. Italy discussing the issue on national radio.In this 14 minute podcast, Dr. Italy shares some insights into our predicament - we tend to...
23 November, 2020
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