2021 archive of Deacon Mark Ebben articles

2021 archive of Deacon Mark Ebben articles

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 »

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