Deacon Mark Ebben articles
Conversion of Heart - 2.6.2022
Posted by Hillary Krahn on 3/02/22
In our Gospel reading today, Peter tells Jesus, “Master we have worked all night and have caught nothing”. I think we understand where Peter is coming from. If we were in his place, many of us would feel the same way.Peter is exhausted, disappointed, and discouraged. He just wants ... Read More »
A Rose is for Rejoicing - 12/12/2021
Posted by Hillary Krahn on 3/02/22
A Rose is for RejoicingToday, most of us are in the middle of our Christmas preparations. We are trying to get cards out and gifts purchased if we can find them. We may be busy putting up Christmas decorations in anticipation of the upcoming celebration. This celebration is the ... Read More »
Are We Afraid to Commit? - 10/10/2021
Posted by Hillary Krahn on 3/02/22
Are We Afraid to Commit?
As many of you know, we all have fears, and they may not be the same. We may fear flying, spiders, doctors or dogs—to name a few. For a long time, I was afraid of heights. When polled regarding their fears, people count fear ... Read More »
LAWS AND LOVE - 8.29.2021
Posted by Hillary Krahn on 3/02/22
LAWS AND LOVE
“Click it or ticket. It’s the law.” We have all seen this sign throughout our state. It expresses the American mentality regarding laws: You must do this or that, or not do this or that because the authorities say so. Violating the law results in punishment.
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If We Only Had a Little Rest - 7.18.2021
Posted by Hillary Krahn on 3/02/22
If We Only Had a Little Rest
One of the things I like about the Gospel for today is the way it shines a light on the humanity of Jesus. The Jesus we see in this story is one who seems to be just like us. He is tired, ... Read More »
Corpus Christi
Posted by Hillary Krahn on 6/10/21
June 6, 2021
Do you remember when you received your First Holy Communion? As little children, we learned that Communion was Jesus. After the excitement of that First Communion wore off, it was easy to forget what we were doing or whom we were receiving when we approached the ... Read More »
Good Shepherd Sunday
Posted by Hillary Krahn on 6/10/21
April 25, 2021
A few years ago, I was in Ireland. What a gorgeous place that is! In one location, there were sheep for miles around with shepherds taking care of them. With Good Shepherd Sunday, one has to wonder what it takes to be a good shepherd. In ... Read More »
God’s Handiwork
Posted by Hillary Krahn on 5/04/21
Today’s second reading, from Paul’s Letter to the Ephesians, concludes with the statement “We are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus, for the good works that God has prepared in advance, that we should live in them.”
Let us begin by focusing on the word “Handiwork.” Sadly, handiwork is ... Read More »
THERE IS POWER IN THE WORD OF GOD 1.24.2021
Posted by Hillary Krahn on 2/15/21
The first reading for the 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time tells us “40 days more and Nineveh shall be destroyed.” Jonah did not want the evil Ninevites (present-day Iraq) to recognize their errors and repent. He wanted to see the enemy of his people destroyed, so he prophesized this ... Read More »
REJOICE 12.13.2020
Posted by Hillary Krahn on 2/15/21
This Sunday is Gaudete Sunday, Rejoice Sunday. In our second reading, St. Paul tells us “Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing. In all circumstances give thanks, for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus.” We wear rose vestments and light the rose candle ... Read More »