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Father Collin Poston Commentary

He must increase
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He must increase

Father J. Collin PostonJanuary 23, 20203 min read
As the Lamb of God, he gives himself to us in the Eucharist to empower us to conquer our own sins – and allow him to increase more and more within us and in our lives.
Finding patience in Advent
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Finding patience in Advent

Father J. Collin PostonDecember 15, 20193 min read
When we complain about another, we often take a position of judgment. Yet only God is the ultimate judge, our Christ.
The four Ps of Advent
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The four Ps of Advent

Father J. Collin PostonDecember 5, 20193 min read
Father Poston offers some tips for making the most of this Advent season.
A profound moment of my priesthood
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A profound moment of my priesthood

Father J. Collin PostonJune 21, 20192 min read
One of more profound memories from my priesthood involved a visit a few years ago with an elderly man in the hospital who was dying.
Take my breath away: Skiing, mountains and Christ
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Take my breath away: Skiing, mountains and Christ

Father J. Collin PostonJanuary 29, 20195 min read
No matter how many times we may fall or mess up, Jesus is always right there to patiently lift us up, encourage us and give us new strength with his grace and his mercy!
Longing for a savior: the world, humanity and Otto
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Longing for a savior: the world, humanity and Otto

Father J. Collin PostonDecember 27, 20184 min read
As I was preparing my Christmas homily for my parishes of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Thurmont and St. Anthony Shrine in Emmitsburg, I was praying and reflecting on what to preach about, and a recent memory came to mind.As many of you who have read this blog before know very well (as do […]
Of weddings, funerals and sacred moments
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Of weddings, funerals and sacred moments

Father J. Collin PostonOctober 2, 20183 min read
May God help us to be open to the Holy Spirit, even if it is surprisingly coming through another person we may not feel is “qualified” or through a person we may not “like” or may not know.
To whom shall we go?
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To whom shall we go?

Father J. Collin PostonAugust 22, 20184 min read
In these current times of confusion, doubt, sadness or anger, instead of letting our passions rule us we should come to Jesus in his flesh and blood, in his Eucharist.
The Otto Grotto Rosary Dog Walk
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The Otto Grotto Rosary Dog Walk

Father J. Collin PostonJune 12, 20183 min read
Join Father Poston and his dog, Otto, on an “Otto Grotto Rosary Walk” in Emmitsburg.
The Joy of the Wild Goose
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The Joy of the Wild Goose

Father J. Collin PostonMay 7, 20184 min read
In Ireland, Christians past and present often refer to the Holy Spirit as “the Wild Goose.” The “goose is loose” they’ll say when they speak of the surprising, creative and often spontaneous work of the Holy Spirit.
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