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Columns by Bishop Sweeney
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Bishop Sweeney's Columns
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a week agoThe O Antiphons are seven ancient Christian prayers, used in the final days of Advent (Dec. 17 to 23), that call on Jesus using different Messianic titles from the Old Testament (like Wisdom, Root of... -
2 weeks agoAs we continue our Advent journey together in anticipation of the celebration of the birth of our Savior, we are blessed in the Diocese of Paterson with many rich traditions, special Masses, and... -
3 weeks ago“Dear brothers and sisters, We celebrate this Mass on the eve of the day on which the Church commemorates Saint Andrew, Apostle and Patron of this land. At the same time, we begin Advent, the season... -
4 weeks ago“But,” said Moses to God, “if I go to the Israelites and say to them, ‘The God of your ancestors has sent me to you,’ and they ask me, ‘What is his name?’ what do I tell them?” God replied to Moses... -
a month agoLead, Kindly Light, amid the encircling gloom, Lead Thou me on; The night is dark, and I am far from home, Lead Thou me on. Keep Thou my feet; I do not ask to see the distant scene; one step enough...
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