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Eliseo Mercado
5/6/21
6th Sunday of Easter
Short Reflection for the 6th Sunday of Easter (B) Readings: Acts 10: 25-26. 34-35. 44-48; 1 John 4: 7
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6th Sunday of Easter
Short Reflection for the 6th Sunday of Easter (B) Readings: Acts 10: 25-26. 34-35. 44-48; 1 John 4: 7
5/6/21
Eliseo Mercado
4/30/21
The Old Wineskin Keep Bursting...
The Old Wineskins Keep on Bursting… Scattered thoughts on the pope's "attitude adjustment
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The Old Wineskin Keep Bursting...
The Old Wineskins Keep on Bursting… Scattered thoughts on the pope's "attitude adjustment
4/30/21
Eliseo Mercado
4/28/21
An Honorable Defeat
AN HONORABLE DEFEAT After Jesus died in the most humiliating way a person could die at that time, by
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An Honorable Defeat
AN HONORABLE DEFEAT After Jesus died in the most humiliating way a person could die at that time, by
4/28/21
Eliseo Mercado
4/28/21
5th Sunday of Easter
Short Reflection for the 5th Sunday of Easter (B) Readings: Acts 9: 26- 31; 1 John 3: 18-24; John 15:
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5th Sunday of Easter
Short Reflection for the 5th Sunday of Easter (B) Readings: Acts 9: 26- 31; 1 John 3: 18-24; John 15:
4/28/21
Eliseo Mercado
4/16/21
The Non-Violence of God
THE NON-VIOLENCE OF GOD There are a number of texts which, on the surface, seem to indicate that God
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The Non-Violence of God
THE NON-VIOLENCE OF GOD There are a number of texts which, on the surface, seem to indicate that God
4/16/21
Eliseo Mercado
4/9/21
Daily Resurrection
DAILY RESURRECTION That means it's never too late to start over. Nothing is irrevocable. No
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Daily Resurrection
DAILY RESURRECTION That means it's never too late to start over. Nothing is irrevocable. No
4/9/21
Eliseo Mercado
4/8/21
A Syrian Monk Gets Prison Term for Giving Bread...
Syrian Orthodox monk in Turkey gets prison sentence for offering bread The Mardin Criminal Court
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A Syrian Monk Gets Prison Term for Giving Bread...
Syrian Orthodox monk in Turkey gets prison sentence for offering bread The Mardin Criminal Court
4/8/21
Eliseo Mercado
4/6/21
Living beyond our Crucifixions
LIVING BEYOND OUR CRUCIFIXIONS The Gospels tell us that, on the morning of the resurrection, the
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Living beyond our Crucifixions
LIVING BEYOND OUR CRUCIFIXIONS The Gospels tell us that, on the morning of the resurrection, the
4/6/21
Eliseo Mercado
4/2/21
The Cross as Revealing the True Cost of Love
THE CROSS AS REVEALING THE TRUE COST OF LOVE Simply put, the cross says: “If you want real love
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The Cross as Revealing the True Cost of Love
THE CROSS AS REVEALING THE TRUE COST OF LOVE Simply put, the cross says: “If you want real love
4/2/21
Eliseo Mercado
3/29/21
Simple Thoughts in Holy Week
Simple thoughts in Holy Week The peace I really long for is better known as acceptance and the
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Simple Thoughts in Holy Week
Simple thoughts in Holy Week The peace I really long for is better known as acceptance and the
3/29/21
Eliseo Mercado
3/25/21
Palm Sunday (B)
Short Reflection for Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion (Mark) Readings: Isaiah 50: 4-7;
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Palm Sunday (B)
Short Reflection for Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion (Mark) Readings: Isaiah 50: 4-7;
3/25/21
Eliseo Mercado
3/16/21
Nationalism and Islamism - A Story of Double Failure
Nationalism and Islamism: a Story of Double Failure Oasis: 22/02/2021 | Lahouari Addi These two rival
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Nationalism and Islamism - A Story of Double Failure
Nationalism and Islamism: a Story of Double Failure Oasis: 22/02/2021 | Lahouari Addi These two rival
3/16/21
Eliseo Mercado
3/16/21
The Agony in the Garden
THE AGONY IN THE GARDEN – THE SPECIAL PLACE OF LONELINESS The passion of Jesus refers to the
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The Agony in the Garden
THE AGONY IN THE GARDEN – THE SPECIAL PLACE OF LONELINESS The passion of Jesus refers to the
3/16/21
Eliseo Mercado
3/9/21
4th Sunday of Lent (B)
Short Reflection for the 4th Week of Lent (B) Readings: 2 Chronicles 36: 14-16. 19-23; Ephesians 2: 4
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4th Sunday of Lent (B)
Short Reflection for the 4th Week of Lent (B) Readings: 2 Chronicles 36: 14-16. 19-23; Ephesians 2: 4
3/9/21
Eliseo Mercado
3/3/21
3rd Sunday of Lent (B)
Short Reflection for the 3rd Sunday of Lent (B) Readings: Exodus 20: 1-3. 7-8. 12-17; 1 Corinthians 1
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3rd Sunday of Lent (B)
Short Reflection for the 3rd Sunday of Lent (B) Readings: Exodus 20: 1-3. 7-8. 12-17; 1 Corinthians 1
3/3/21
Eliseo Mercado
3/2/21
The Power of Powerlessness
THE POWER OF POWERLESSNESS There are different kinds of power and different kinds of authority. There
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The Power of Powerlessness
THE POWER OF POWERLESSNESS There are different kinds of power and different kinds of authority. There
3/2/21
Eliseo Mercado
2/24/21
2nd Sunday in Lent (B)
Short Reflection for the 2nd Sunday of Lent (B) Readings: Genesis 22: 1-2. 9. 10-11; Romans 8: 31-34;
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2nd Sunday in Lent (B)
Short Reflection for the 2nd Sunday of Lent (B) Readings: Genesis 22: 1-2. 9. 10-11; Romans 8: 31-34;
2/24/21
Eliseo Mercado
2/17/21
1st Sunday of Lent (B)
Short Reflection for the 1st Sunday of Lent (B) Readings: Genesis 9: 8-15; 1 Peter 3: 18-22; Mark 1:
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1st Sunday of Lent (B)
Short Reflection for the 1st Sunday of Lent (B) Readings: Genesis 9: 8-15; 1 Peter 3: 18-22; Mark 1:
2/17/21
Eliseo Mercado
2/14/21
Meaning and Happiness
MEANING AND HAPPINESS We fantasize that for us to be happy we would need to be in a situation within
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Meaning and Happiness
MEANING AND HAPPINESS We fantasize that for us to be happy we would need to be in a situation within
2/14/21
Eliseo Mercado
2/9/21
6th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)
Short Reflection for the 6th Sunday in the Ordinary Time (B) Readings: Leviticus 13: 1-2. 44-46; 1
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6th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)
Short Reflection for the 6th Sunday in the Ordinary Time (B) Readings: Leviticus 13: 1-2. 44-46; 1
2/9/21
Eliseo Mercado
2/3/21
5th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)
Short Reflection for the 5th Sunday of the Ordinary Time (B) Readings: Job 7: 1-4. 6-7; 1 Corinthians
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5th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)
Short Reflection for the 5th Sunday of the Ordinary Time (B) Readings: Job 7: 1-4. 6-7; 1 Corinthians
2/3/21
Eliseo Mercado
1/28/21
The Family as Church and Religious Community
THE FAMILY AS CHURCH AND RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY We can say the same about family: “God is family and
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The Family as Church and Religious Community
THE FAMILY AS CHURCH AND RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY We can say the same about family: “God is family and
1/28/21
Eliseo Mercado
1/26/21
4th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)
Short Reflection for the 4th Sunday in the Ordinary Time (B) Readings: Deuteronomy 18: 1-20; 1
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4th Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)
Short Reflection for the 4th Sunday in the Ordinary Time (B) Readings: Deuteronomy 18: 1-20; 1
1/26/21
Eliseo Mercado
1/19/21
3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)
Short Reflection for the 3rd Sunday in the Ordinary Time (B) Readings: Jonah 3: 1-.10; 1 Corinthians
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3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time (B)
Short Reflection for the 3rd Sunday in the Ordinary Time (B) Readings: Jonah 3: 1-.10; 1 Corinthians
1/19/21
Eliseo Mercado
1/11/21
Feast of the Holy Child
Short Reflection for the Feast of Sto. Nino (Feast in the Philippines) Readings: Isaiah 9: 1-6;
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Feast of the Holy Child
Short Reflection for the Feast of Sto. Nino (Feast in the Philippines) Readings: Isaiah 9: 1-6;
1/11/21
Eliseo Mercado
1/9/21
The Feast of the Baptism, of the Lord
Short Reflection on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord Readings: Isaiah 42: 1-4. 6-7; Acts 10: 34-
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The Feast of the Baptism, of the Lord
Short Reflection on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord Readings: Isaiah 42: 1-4. 6-7; Acts 10: 34-
1/9/21
Eliseo Mercado
1/5/21
Mystical Images of our Spiritual Quest
MYSTICAL IMAGES FOR OUR RELIGIOUS QUEST No historian in the world would suggest that the actual Last
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Mystical Images of our Spiritual Quest
MYSTICAL IMAGES FOR OUR RELIGIOUS QUEST No historian in the world would suggest that the actual Last
1/5/21
Eliseo Mercado
1/2/21
New Year's Resolutions Testify to our Faith in God
NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS TESTIFY TO FAITH It is a sign of health that we keep making new
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New Year's Resolutions Testify to our Faith in God
NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS TESTIFY TO FAITH It is a sign of health that we keep making new
1/2/21
Eliseo Mercado
12/29/20
The Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord
Short Reflection for the Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord Readings: Isaiah 60: 1-6; Ephesians 3: 2-
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The Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord
Short Reflection for the Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord Readings: Isaiah 60: 1-6; Ephesians 3: 2-
12/29/20
Eliseo Mercado
12/25/20
The Meaning of Christmas
THE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS Here are his words: “Do not be afraid to be happy, for ever since I [God]
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The Meaning of Christmas
THE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS Here are his words: “Do not be afraid to be happy, for ever since I [God]
12/25/20