It appears that John the Baptist had doubts about Jesus when faced with great suffering. He wondered "Should we look for another?"

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John the Baptist is an unexpected person, in an unexpected place, with an unexpected message. The same can be true for us.

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Is the kingdom of God here? There are many ways we can say "Not Yet!" But, because of Christmas, the answer is also "Now!"

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Peter failed. We all fail. But when we meet the risen Lord, there's really only one thing he is going to ask us.

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The resurrection is big news. But St. Paul reminds us that this big news spreads in small ways, like yeast in dough.

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The chants sung during the veneration of the cross today remind us how bad things really are and why we can call this day good.

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Watching a loved one suffer can leave you feeling helpless. The Passion of Jesus reminds us of the power in standing by a suffering friend.

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St. Paul says that, more than anything, he desires to know Christ, to grasp Jesus. But he also rejoices that Jesus first grasped him.

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