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901 total reads The solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord celebrated today is earlier and still popularly known as The Three Kings. But they are
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897 total reads From the infancy narratives, which are written from a post-Easter theological perspective, it is impossible to determine how much Mary understood at the
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840 total reads Matthew opens his gospel with a genealogy linking Abraham and David with the Messiah and from here prepares his readers to expect an
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1,140 total reads Matthew opens his gospel with a genealogy linking Abraham and David with the Messiah and from here prepares his readers to expect an
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918 total reads After the messengers from the imprisoned John the Baptist have left him Jesus speaks warmly to the people about John as the messenger
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1,108 total reads Isaiah is considered the prophet of Advent, announcing the arrival of the messianic king (cf s1S#8 Messiah), a just and God-fearing descendant of
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827 total reads Today, the First Sunday of Advent marks the beginning of another liturgical year. This season is an opportunity to reflect on the longing
