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Taking the summer to reflect upon the beauty of the Mass: Moving from Penance to Praise!

Continuing with my summer reflections on the parts of the mass, I offer this. As we began our Eucharist by acknowledging our sinfulness and total dependency upon the merits of the cross, the faithful are then called to move both interior-ally and externally to the expression of joy and praise in appreciation of God's mercy and love embodied in the Gloria. 


May this holiday Monday be a time when joy and praise fills your heart and life as well as for all whom you love and hold dear.


Fr. Tim
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  1. Michael Brandon02 August, 2010

    Great series Father.

    It will be a pleasure to share your journey through the Mass.

    God Bless You

    Michael

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  2. Mary G03 August, 2010

    thank you Father Tim for sharing your reflections with us. As we journey let all of us pray for each other

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