February 2021 archive of Deacon Mark Ebben articles
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 »