Parish Articles

Author: John Odean

First Sunday of Lent

Pope Francis published his Lenten message this year 2024. He insists on our need to counter a “globalization of indifference.” He writes our Lenten journey will be concrete if… we realize that, even today, we remain under the rule of Pharoah, who is the ruler of whatever makes us weary

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Focus Group/Conversations regarding our Live-streaming Mass

For those who participate in the 10am Mass livestream from St. Ignatius Church in Baltimore, Mr. Scott Masteller, a consultant, is keen to connect with you. Your feedback is invaluable in enhancing the Mass experience each week. Please fill in the information below and Scott will be in touch with

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6th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jesus Compassionately Curses the Leper ( Mark 1:40-45) The healing is effortless. The healing is perfect. It is instantly effective. And his desire to touch this defiled outcast shows, again, his yearning for a close relationship with sinners. At the end of this sermon, I’m going to seek to show

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5th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Next weekend’s Gospel reading is Mark 1:29-39. It is only the first chapter of the Gospel of Mark, but we already see what a ‘difference maker’ Jesus is. On leaving the synagogue, Jesus went with James and John straight to the house of Simon and Andrew. Now Simon’s mother-in-law had

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Biblical Commentary on Mark 1:29-39

by Richard Niell Donovan EXEGESIS: MARK 1:29-39. THE CONTEXT It is only the first chapter of the Gospel of Mark, but already Jesus is performing miracles—and dealing with crowds who are clamoring for more miracles—and dealing with disciples who do not understand his ministry. Already he is withdrawing to a

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A LESSON ABOUT AUTHORITY (MARK 1:21-28)

The teachers of the law didn’t speak with their own authority. They necessarily prefaced their comments with something like “There is a saying that…” or “Rabbi Such-and-Such said…” Even the prophets rightly attributed their pronouncements to “Thus says the Lord…” But Jesus said simply, “I say to you…” Here was

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3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Hi Everyone: I’m Sam Jennings, part of the St. Ignatius community and a volunteer with the Young Adult Ministry. I have some news and opportunities for all you young adults out there, so let’s take a look. Mark your calendars – Our Inaugural Young Adult Food & Fellowship social is

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The Fifth Sunday of Easter

Greetings on a sunny afternoon. Fr. Brian was indisposed this week so we were unable to video our weekly chat of ‘The Thought.’ The buck got passed back to me and here I am taking my pulse on how I am feeling in our world at the moment… Continue on

The Fourth Sunday of Easter

This coming week’s Gospel antiphon is “I know my sheep, and mine know me.” Jesus’ voice calls us to follow him as a shepherd not only because of his voice but because of his dedication and willingness to die for us. Some sheep are near to the shepherd. Others roam

The Fifth Sunday of Easter

Greetings on a sunny afternoon. Fr. Brian was indisposed this week so we were unable to video our weekly chat of ‘The Thought.’ The buck got passed back to me and here I am taking my pulse on how I am feeling in our world at the moment… Continue on

The Fourth Sunday of Easter

This coming week’s Gospel antiphon is “I know my sheep, and mine know me.” Jesus’ voice calls us to follow him as a shepherd not only because of his voice but because of his dedication and willingness to die for us. Some sheep are near to the shepherd. Others roam

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