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Father Vincent Hawkswell

Father Vincent Hawkswell

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Why does evil exist?

15th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year AFirst Reading: Is 55:10-11Second Reading: Rom 8:18-23Gospel Reading: Mt 13:1-23  “The sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory about … Continued

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He will command peace to the nations

14th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year AFirst Reading: Zec 9:9-10Second Reading: Rom 8:9, 11-13Gospel Reading: Mt 11:25-30 “Lo, your king comes to you; triumphant and victorious is he, humble and … Continued

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God gives us everything: himself

13th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year AFirst Reading: 2 Kgs 4:8-12a, 14-17Second Reading: Rom 6:3-4, 8-11 Gospel Reading: Mt 10:37-42  God is never outdone in generosity. In the First Reading, a … Continued

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If we deny God, there is no one else to turn to

12th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year AFirst Reading: Jer 20:7, 10-13Second Reading: Rom 5:12-15 Gospel Reading: Mt 10:26-33  “You have overpowered me,” Jeremiah cried to God. “Behind and before you besiege … Continued

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God provides gift upon gift upon gift

11th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Year AFirst Reading: Ex 19:1-6aSecond Reading: Rom 5:6-11Gospel Reading: Mt 9:36 – 10a  God created humans from nothing, purely out of love and a desire … Continued

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Jesus’ triumph is our triumph

Ascension Sunday, Year AFirst Reading: Acts 1:1-11Second Reading: Eph 1:17-23Gospel Reading: Mt 28:16-20  As the apostles watched, Jesus “was lifted up, and a cloud took him out of their sight.” … Continued

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The Holy Spirit guides the Church

Sixth Sunday of Easter, Year AFirst Reading: Acts 8:5-8, 14-17Second Reading: 1 Pt 3:15-18Gospel Reading: Jn 14:15-21 “I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate, to … Continued