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In this Sunday’s first reading Is 35:1-6a, 10, Isaiah uses the desert as a metaphor to describe the sense of alienation and despair that are the effects of human sinfulness. Isaiah announces an exodus and the end of the Babylonian custody, presenting a vision of deliverance from the desert, to freedom, and salvation. We also see Isaiah’s prophesy more than 700 years before the fact, the coming of Jesus Christ - in words full of expectation, hope, salvation, and joy.
In today's Gospel, Mt 11:2-11, John the Baptist, now in prison, sends word to Jesus with a question. He wants to know if Jesus is the true messiah. John, like many of his contemporaries, had high expectations of the Savior to come. In response, Jesus sends a list of the work he has been doing, the signs of healing, blind regaining their sight, the lame walking, lepers cleansed… and the poor have the good news proclaimed to them. Hopefully, this account gave John some comfort before Herod executed him.
How a Catholic hospital (eventually) became a safe haven for the gay community
Clergy Schedule – Dec. 14-15, 2019
5:00 pm – Fr. Tarantino
7:30 am – Fr. Tarantino
9:30 am – Fr. Tarantino
11:00 am – Fr. George Dudak; Deacon Ray Latour (P)
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If you are a Catholic who has been away from regular Mass attendance, please know you are most welcome to join us at any of our worship services and parish functions. Should you like more information about our parish or should you simply want to talk about coming back home, contact our Pastor Fr. John Tarantino, at 973 895-4224.
Fr. James Martin, SJ, on how churches can combat hate crimes (video)
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Attention Men! The Men’s Fellowship, at Resurrection Parish, invites all men of the parish to our bi-monthly meetings on the first and third Wednesday of the month starting at 7:30pm in the Resource Room. There will be light refreshments.
We will meet in an informal setting discussing the subject listed in the schedule below. If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact Deacon Rich at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 973-714-2952.
If you are not sure where Catholicism fits into your life, have questions about the faith, or just need your spiritual life reinvigorated this evening’s informal and confidential discussion may be what you’re looking for.
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