Monthly Archives: December 2011

Christmas Homily

Nothing miraculous, nothing extraordinary, nothing magnificent is given to the shepherds as a sign. All they will see is a child wrapped in swaddling clothes, one who, like all children, needs a mother’s care; a child born in a stable, … Continue reading

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Women and Mary

At a bible study recently, I was asked what I thought about the Virgin Mary. Not an easy question to answer and, in this case, I was particularly bumbling I think. Part of the difficulty is due to the intersection … Continue reading

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Words

Philosophers seek for truth and meaning, While poets just play with words. Thinkers look for the essential thing, But I keep hearing the verbs. If ideas are what’s essential, And words are inconsequential, Will philosophers give some sign of their … Continue reading

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St Ambrose Christmas Liturgy schedule

Christmas Liturgy Schedule at St Ambrose (1975 East 2300 South, Salt Lake City) Christmas Eve Masses: (Sat., December 24) 4:00 pm— Christmas Eve Family Mass with Children’s Choir 7:00 pm— Christmas Eve Vigil Mass 11:00 pm—Christmas Mass at Midnight Christmas … Continue reading

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Finding a Parish in Salt Lake City

In looking for a parish in Salt Lake City, I want a parish with a daily Mass and a choir that I’d like to join, even if I don’t wind up in the choir. A trilingual parish would be ideal. … Continue reading

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