Tag: baptism
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4th Sunday of Lent Year A (2026) *Youth
(Given at the 5:30 pm Sunday Youth Mass at OLP) I remember the feeling when I was younger of not being chosen. My 6th grade class was going to Ameritown, and I ran for mayor. But, I lost. And this hurt. Now, if I had better self-esteem, I could’ve…
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The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord 2026
(Given at the 8:30 am and 10:30 am Sunday Masses at OLP) According to the early Church Fathers, Jesus entered the waters of baptism to sanctify them. He had no need of baptism, being without sin, but Jesus consecrated the waters of baptism for our salvation. It is the unanimous witness of the early Church…
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28th Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C) 2025
(Given at the 5:30 pm Sunday youth Mass at OLP) There were times in high school where it was difficult to explain my faith to my friends. Maybe some of you, especially our young people here, can relate. And there were areas where it’s like, if only I knew then,…