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Fr. Brendan Curran, OP shows the progression in the readings for this Sunday: the first reading shows the brokenness of our world; the second shows it's hope in the grace of God; and the Gospel presents the choice: Jesus came on the side of redemption, not condemnation–which side will we choose?

Jesus healed a man who was mute. Many things can make us mute, but we need to be free to speak the truth as we see it, and we need to help free others to speak their truth.

In Deuteronomy we hear, "Do not forget the things your own eyes have seen." We need to remember that today, for we have all seen glimpses of the great things God has done for us in the first words or first steps of a child. It is what we have already see that should give us hope for what is possible in our world.

Paul tells us that the testing of our faith produces perseverance, and Fr. Brendan shares a story of the remarkable faith of Robertina Ariano.

Jesus healed lepers because he wanted everyone to live life to the fullest. Trust that he wants the same for you as well.

Fr. Brendan Curran, OP breaks open the readings for the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, where Jesus casts out unclean spirits, challenging us to cast out the unclean spirits of our own age.

The Pharisees were always quick to judge Jesus for breaking the Mosaic Law. May we be more open to see the blessings around us.

Samuel announced that David was the anointed King of Israel. You are also anointed by God to preach the Good News.

The Angel Gabriel appeared unto Mary and declared, "Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you!" If we had eyes to see, we would know that the Lord is with us as well, every moment of every day.

Zechariah learns that he and Elizabeth are going to have a child in their old age and he doubts the angel Gabriel. Can believe and maintain hope and faith in God even when it seems impossible?

Fr. Brendan Curran, OP breaks open the readings for Gaudete Sunday, reminding us that Isaiah knew his role was to bring good news to the poor, and John the Baptist knew his role was to prepare the way. Each of us should be open to understanding our role in this unfolding drama of God's plan.

Jesus tells the parable of the sheep and the goats, saying that when you did or did not do something for those in need, you did or did not do it to him. These days the needy are all around us. Will we do something? Elaine welcomed immigrant families into her home.

Also, a reminder that our Provincial's Dinner is this coming Thursday, November 30, at the Union League Club of Chicago. To find out more, go to: https://www.opcentral.org/news/6th-annual-provincials-dinner or just email Fr. Scott at media@opcentral.org . This year we are honoring Fr. Timothy Radcliffe, OP, just back from the Synod on Synodality.