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About dwinger

Former farmer, now college instructor

I am because of I AM

Posted on April 21, 2024 by dwinger

Fourth Sunday of Easter April 21, 2024Acts 4:8-12; Ps 118; 1 Jn 3:1-2; Jn 10:11-18He was a shepherd tending his flockHe saw a wondrous sightIt was a bush that was on fireBut there was something strange about itThe bush was … Continue reading →

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Breaking Bread

Posted on April 15, 2024 by dwinger

3rd Sunday of Easter April 14, 2024Acts 3:13-15; 17-19; Ps 4; 1 Jn 2:1-5a; Lk 24: 35-48“The two disciples recounted what had taken place on the way, and how Jesus was made known to them in the breaking of the … Continue reading →

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My Lord and my God

Posted on April 8, 2024 by dwinger

2nd Sunday of Easter or Sunday of Divine Mercy April 7, 2024Acts 4:32-35; Ps 118; 1 Jn 5:1-6; Jn 20:19-31They were avoiding Judea The leaders of the Jews did not like his teachingAnd they were trying to arrest and kill … Continue reading →

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Witness

Posted on April 1, 2024 by dwinger

Easter Sunday March 31, 2024Act 10:34a, 37-43; Ps 118; Col 3:1-4; Jn 20:1-9The door burst open and in rushed MaryShe was out of breath and could hardly speakMary took a deep breath and then hurriedly told them her news“They have … Continue reading →

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Holy Week

Posted on March 25, 2024 by dwinger

Palm Sunday Passion of the Lord March 24, 2024Is 50:4-7; Ps 22; Phil 2: 6-11; Mk 14:1 – 15:47The old farmer told his harvest crew to move the trucks close to the highway as the sun was settingHe could see … Continue reading →

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Checking Wheat

Posted on March 18, 2024 by dwinger

5th Sunday of Lent March 17, 2024Jer 31:31-34; Ps 51; Heb 5: 7-9; Jn 12:20-33Her dad turned the pickup down the dirt roadDad looked straight aheadHis arm was resting on the window with his elbow hanging outThey stopped at the … Continue reading →

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I believe in one baptism…

Posted on February 19, 2024 by dwinger

First Sunday of Lent February 18, 2024Gen 9:8-15; Ps 25; 1 Pt 3:18-22; Mk 1:12-15I was ten years oldIt was a Wednesday night church serviceThe elder had proclaimed the message of the gospelAnd invited anyone to come forward if they … Continue reading →

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Just ask…

Posted on February 12, 2024 by dwinger

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 11, 2024Lev 13:1-2, 44-46; Ps 32; 1 Cor 10:31-11:1; Mk 1:40-45Her name was Scholastica She was the sister of Saint BenedictEvery year she would meet with her brother in a small house close to … Continue reading →

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He went to church with his parents

Posted on January 30, 2024 by dwinger

4th Sunday in Ordinary Time January 28, 2024Dt 18:15-20; Ps 95; 1 Cor 7:32-25; Mk 1:21-28He went to church with his parentsAnd he paid attention to the readings (The Life of Atony)His parents both died when he was a young … Continue reading →

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333

Posted on January 23, 2024 by dwinger

3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time January 21, 2024Jonah 3:1-5,10; Ps 25; 1 Cor 7:24-31; Mk 1:14-20“Davin, do you know if there is any meaning to the number three, three, three?”My brother in-law had called and asked me this questionAt the … Continue reading →

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