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Michael R. Simone, S.J., is contributing editor at America and pastor of Gesù Parish in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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FaithThe Word
He is the one who will baptize with the Holy Spirit (Jn 1:33)
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FaithThe Word
When you look for me, you will find me; (Jer 29:13)
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FaithThe Word
Christ is all that God has to say to us, and Christ calls us to love.
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FaithThe Word
We wait, and we wait, and we wait. This is the message of tonight’s Gospel.
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FaithThe Word
Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart (Lk 2:19)
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FaithThe Word
Do not be afraid; for behold, I proclaim to you good news of great joy! (Lk 2:10)
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FaithThe Word
He did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him (Mt 1:24)
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FaithThe Word
Are you the one who is to come, or should we look for another? (Mt 11:3)
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FaithThe Word
At an hour you do not expect, the Son of Man will come. (Mt 24:44)