We consider the life and ministry of St John the Evangelist, as we continue (and nearly conclude) preaching on the Apostles.
The other sermons on the Apostles can be found [here]!
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There are three births of Christ celebrated at Christmas -- Jesus' Birth from Mary in human history, his birth in our souls by grace, and his eternal birth from God the Father in the mystery of the Trinity.
In this year, with the 1700th anniversary of the ecumenical Council of Nicaea, we consider the Birth of God the Son from the Eternal Father.
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We discuss the language of the Scriptures and show how the Catholic Doctrine of Mary's virginity is contained jb the Bible and in now way contradicted by Scripture.
We also consider the crisis which St Joseph endured after realizing that Mary was with Child. We propose that St Joseph did not accuse Mary of sin, but simply did not know what to think or do - until the angel came and relieved his anxiety.
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We consider the history of St John the Baptist, from his conception and birth (which shows us also that Jesus was born in late December) to his public ministry, and finally his death - as well as the story of what happened to his murderers.
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For the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, we consider the joy of Mary at the moment she was conceived (for she was no ordinary baby but had the use of reason).
We emphasize the doctrine of the Immaculate Conception and that Mary was redeemed by Christ's prevenient grace (coming before the Incarnation and Paschal Mystery). We make comparison to the consecration of St John the Baptist at the Visitation.
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