by Fred Karpuk | Apr 2, 2013 | 2012, Advent, Cycle C
1. WRATH is the PASSION a person has to ‘set things right’. Now I personally say and do some stupid things. And when I do, what I have to look forward to is the WRATH OF BETH. SHE is a person who likes to ‘set things right’. Wrath when used in...
by Fred Karpuk | Jun 4, 2012 | 2011, 3rd Sunday of Advent (Gaudate), Advent, Cycle B
Isaiah 61 1-2, 10-11; 1 Thessalonians 5 16-24, John 1: 6-8, 19-29 1. Many people search for Joy in life especially at Christmas time and think it comes in the giving or receiving of Material Gifts. And while there is joy in ‘Santa Like’ events, the liturgy of the...
by Fred Karpuk | Dec 21, 2009 | 2009, 3rd Sunday of Advent, Advent, Cycle C
Scripture: (Zeph 3: 14-18 and Luke 3: 10-18) As we raised our children, my wife used ‘the Look’ to make them be Good. I used a fiery tirade to make them aware of a fault or transgression, but it ended with a positive note. It went like this: YOU’RE ROTTEN, DISPICABLE,...
by Fred Karpuk | Dec 15, 2008 | 2007, 2nd Sunday of Advent, Advent, Cycle C
CYCLE C 2ND ADVENT 1. Engineering…is a Science, work or profession of an engineer— who plans, builds or oversees — engines, machines, roads, bridges, canals, railroads or forts etc. 2. Have you ever stopped to think of some the most important Engineering...
by Fred Karpuk | Dec 15, 2008 | 2006, Advent, Cycle B, First Sunday of Advent
CYCLE B 1ST ADVENT 1. What kind of MOOD were you in as the door swung close behind you. -Were you in a GOOD MOOD? -Was anyone in a GRUMPY Mood? -Was your heart was a little heavy and your MOOD then a little SOMBER Daily experiences can put us in one of many different...
by Fred Karpuk | Dec 15, 2008 | 2008, Advent, Cycle A, Third Sunday of Advent
CYCLE A 3RD ADVENT 1, As we lit the PINK candle of the Advent Wreath, we were to remind ourselves as Christians that we are called to live our lives with JOY. But in Paul’s letter to the Philippians he gives us a particular kind. It says: Rejoice in the Lord Always;...
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