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We get to start somewhere
This week, we read about the beginning of the good news. Mark’s gospel is a story without an ending. It only ever begins.
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Proclaiming the Beginning Again
Advent 2B is like a reboot of the franchise with a new show runner. And we’re the viewers coming in with our memories and ideas.
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The Opening Act—for Advent 2B
As frightening as last week’s apocalyptic talk is, the familiarity of John the Baptizer lulls us into a comfortable vision of Advent.
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Between Advent 1 and 2 (Year B)
The turn from Advent 1 to 2 is the reset to the beginning from the end. An action that reminds us of more than the coming Christ child.
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Becoming Prophetic
When John the Baptist confronts religious leaders in line waiting to be baptized, we are confronted with the reality of change.
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The Beginning of the Good News
John the Baptizer invites us to talk about sin like it’s something we can repent and get rid of. Because it is.
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Repentance–Turning Toward Love
In preaching repentance, John reveals the surprising truth about the mission of Jesus. That we are first called to admit that we were wrong. Advent 2B | Mark 1:1-8 Reading the opening verses of Mark, we’re often struck by what’s not there. There’s no Mary and Joseph. No trip to Bethlehem, to David’s city. We…
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To Be Continued
The never-ending story of GOD a Homily for Advent 2B | Text: Mark 1:1-8 The Beginning The beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. This gospel, given to us by the writer we call Mark, opens with a declaration of beginning. It does not say this is the beginning,…