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Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org In the Epiphany story, Jesus is adored by Gentiles (the Magi) and they give homage to him. At the same time, he faces death from the leader of his own people, Herod, king of the Jews. Read more

Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org In our Gospel today from Luke 10:38-42, we hear the story of Martha and Mary when Jesus came to visit them. Martha was burdened with much serving because she thought the most important thing she could do Read more

Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org   The story of the Magi is much cherished in the Christian tradition. The scriptures never tell us there were three, yet that has long been our tradition. The Magi could not have had a smooth trip. Travel Read more

Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org   It doesn’t seem, in reading the scriptures, that John the Baptist got a lot of direction for what he was supposed to do with his life. When the Messiah came, John wasn’t even sure if Read more

Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org   In our gospel today, Luke 2:16-21, Mary is reflecting on all the things that had happened to her. She finds out she is having a very special baby who is to be a king, but Read more

Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org   On New Year’s Day what comes to mind (after football of course) is the topic of of New Year’s resolutions. Studies have shown that New Year resolutions are not usually very effective. For one thing we Read more

Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org   We are about to end another year. With regards to 2020, some would say good riddance. For many of us 2020 was really hard. We faced a worldwide pandemic, our churches were closed, we had racial Read more

Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org Most people I talk to say they will be be happy when 2020 is over as it has been a bad year for them. Many people are still home bound for fear of getting COVID-19. We have Read more

Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org In our gospel today, Matthew 2:13-18, Joseph is told by an angel to “rise, take this child and his mother, flee to Egypt, and stay there until I tell you”. This is the second time Read more

Orange County Cursillo | communications@occursillo.org | occursillo.org Happy Holy Family Sunday to all of your families and to our Cursillo family. The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph is a source of blessing for all of us. My family is also a source Read more