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  Thursday – 6th Week of Easter Gospel – John 16:16-20 In a Little While! Church of Dormition, Jerusalem   Let’s take a little trip down memory lane. Are we there yet? When will it stop hurting? When can I go outside and play? When can I have dessert? Can we leave now? Can I open my Christmas presents? Is time-out over? We have all had those moments of questioning and sheer impatience! And the standard parental response? In a little while!! Seriously, a ‘little’ while? What exactly does that mean? And yet these are Jesus’ words to His Apostles in today’s Gospel. I am going away but just for a little while. A little while you will not see and again a little while and you will! The Apostles are understandably perplexed and confused! What is He talking about? What does He mean? How long? Why? Why now? Why can’t You give us a straight answer?   We are such an impatient people! We can’t bear being left on hold waiting for service! We hate waiting in lin...
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Can You Hear Me Now?

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  Wednesday – 6th Week of Easter Gospel – John 16:12-15 Can You Hear Me Now? Basilica of the Annunciation, Nazareth   Sometimes we all talk too much. Sometimes we think we have a lot to say! So today let’s tone it down and keep it as simple as possible and, in the process, give ourselves the opportunity to close our mouths and open our ears!   Jesus continues His Last Supper discourse today and there is one line in today’s Gospel that resonates with me. “I have much more to tell you!” Imagine that! Jesus still has much to say to us, even today! But it’s hard to hear if we keep talking! So sometime today, slow down, calm yourself, and quiet yourself! Step away from the all the noise and chatter and just listen! Listen to Jesus! Listen to the Spirit! Open your ears and your hearts! Listen to the Word of God!
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