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ur parish family invites all its members to participate fully in our spiritual, apostolic and social life. The pastoral team is here to serve Oyour needs. If you are a new family in our community please register at the parish office.

The Pastoral Staff The Rev. Msgr. Donald McE. Beckmann, D.Min. The Rev. Dr. Anthony Osuagwu, Associate for the three Barrier Island Parishes The Rev. Dr. Ryszard Ficek, Associate Pastor for the Year of Transition Robert Reed, Deacon Gerri Maquet, Director of Religious Education Grades 1 - 5 Tim Murphy, Parish Social Ministry Mrs. Kerry Kahn, Principal Long Beach Catholic Regional School THE PARISH FAMILY OF ST. IGNATIUS MARTYR 721 West Broadway, Long Beach, NY 11561 / www.stignatiusmartyr.org Serving the communities of Long Beach and Atlantic Beach EUCHARIST Our life as a praying community MARRIAGE . . . Mass Schedule: Arrangements should be made at least 6-months in advance and prior Saturday: 5:30 p.m. to making any plans for your reception. Please call the parish office Sunday: 8:00 and 9:45 a.m. (Family Mass), for an appointment with a priest. All couples are expected to attend 6:00 p.m. (September - June) Diocesan Marriage Preparation Program. Eve of a Holy Day and Holy Days: Please DEVOTIONS . . . consult the bulletin. • Secular Franciscans meet -7:30 p.m. second Tuesday of each Weekdays: 8:00 a.m. month, September through June at Tabor House - PENANCE The loving power of the Father’s forgiveness 60 Anchor Avenue Oceanside. For information call: Confessions: Saturday 3:45 - 4:30 p.m. (516) 432-4370 Our new life as a Christian! • Roses for Life - Every first Friday after 8:00 a.m. Mass. We rejoice with families on the occasion • of the birth of a new child. Please call Rosary Altar Society “To Jesus Through Mary” 432-0045 to speak to a member of the (516) 608-8255 parish staff to arrange for an interview and MEMORIALS . . . registration for the required baptismal Anyone wishing to remember a deceased family member or friend in preparation class. a special way may contact the parish office. There are many items OFFICE HOURS The parish office is open on: that we could suggest for use in our Church. Monday thru Friday: 10:00 a.m. to COMMUNION CALLS . . . 5:00 p.m. (call for appt. after 5:00 p.m.), All parishioners who are sick or homebound are invited to contact Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., the parish office to arrange for a visit from an Extraordinary Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. of Holy Communion who will be glad to bring Parish Office: Email: [email protected] Communion to you. Please ask for a priest if you wish to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. Parish Telephone: 432-0045 Fax 432-6848 RCIA . . . Long Beach Catholic School: 432-8900 This process known as the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults is Convent: 431-2101 for those who are interested in becoming a Catholic AND, for those Religious Education Office: 432-6788 Baptized Catholics who wish to complete the Sacraments of Parish Outreach: 432-4899 Confirmation and Eucharist. If you, or someone you know is BEREAVEMENT A list of resources for Bereavement interested in learning more about the process of RCIA please call the Support Groups can be found at parish office. www.drvc-faith.org.

MISSION STATEMENT e the parishioners of Saint Ignatius Martyr Roman recognize ourselves as beloved children of a loving and merciful W Father. We open ourselves to the power of the Holy Spirit so that we may become Christ in the world today, We welcome as family all who knock on our door seeking the face of Christ. God who calls us by name and has made us one by Baptism empowers us through: Word, Sacrament, Prayer, and the example of Saint Ignatius of Antioch, We respond to God’s call through word and action in proclaiming the Gospel, joyfully celebrating the Eucharist, fostering stewardship as a way of life, reaching out to the needs of all and promoting justice, peace, and the healing of all creation. The Third Sunday of Lent March 15, 2020 The Third Sunday of Lent Monday, March 16, 2020, The Monday of 6:00 p.m. Mass Ex. 17:3 - 7; Ps. 95:1 - 2, 6 - 7, 8 - 9; Rom. 5:1 - 2, 5 - 8; the Third Week of Lent Celebrant: Father Brian 2 Kgs. 5:1 - 15AB; Lk. 4:24 - 30 Jn. 4:5 - 42 Deacon: Robert Reed 8:00 a.m. Marie O’Connor Saturday, March 14, 5:30 p.m. Mass Intentions: Celebrant: Father Donald Tuesday, March 17, 2020, The Tuesday of the Third Week of Lent Deacon: Robert Reed Dn. 3:25, 34 - 43; Mt. 18:21 - 35 Lector: Sr. Barbara Nirrengarten 8:00 a.m. Betty Lane

Leader of Song: Wednesday, March 18, 2020, The Organist: Marge Whelan Wednesday of the Third Week of Lent Roses for Life SMHC: M. Llewellyn, M. McGroary, Dt. 3:25, 4:1, 5 - 9; Mt5. 5:17 - 19 8:00 a.m. Christine Annicaro, Kathy Forster E. Ostendorf, B. Rochelle, H. Rochelle In Loving Memory of Servers: T. Bartolomeo, J. Ferrante, L. Quinn Michael Maguffin - Happy Birthday in Heaven Thursday, March 19, 2020, The Thursday of Thomas Soffield Intentions: Anthony Del Pieti the Third Week of Lent Happy 19th Anniversary in Heaven Sunday, March 15, 8:00 a.m. Mass 2 Sm. 7:4 - 5A, 12 - 14A, 16; Mt. 1:16, 18 - 21, 24A 8:00 a.m. No Scheduled Mass Love, Celebrant: Father Ryszard Lector: Colleen Phillips Friday, March 20, The Friday of the Third Gail and Eileen Week of Lent SMHC: M. Chimera, B. Martin, C. McCarthy, Hos. 14:2 - 10; Mk. 12:28 - 34 M. McGuinness, D. Thorsen 8:00 a.m. No Scheduled Mass Servers: A. Powers, E. Sceppa Intentions: St. Ignatius Martyr Parishioners The Fourth Sunday of Lent 1 Sm. 16:1B, 6 - 7, 10 - 13A; Ps. 23:1 - 3A, 3B - 4, 5, 6; Eph. 5:8 - 9:45 a.m. Mass 14; Jn. 9:1 - 11 Requests for the Children’s Liturgy of the Word Downstairs Saturday, March 21, 5:30 p.m. Mass March 29 2020 Celebrant: Father Donald Celebrant: Father Donald bulletin are due by Thursday, Deacon: Robert Reed March 19, 2020. Lector: Walter Brower (10-days prior) Leader of Song: Lector: Amanda Sciano Submit bulletin announcements SMHC: R. Komisarjevksy, J. Maroney, Leader of Song: by e-mail to: C. Maroney, R. O'Sullivan, S. Paganini Organist: Marge Whelan [email protected] Servers: M. Halpin, M. Halpin SMHC: B. Haas, Y. Morrissey, L. O’Shaughnessy, Intentions: John Higgins - 3rd-Year Anniversary, E. Ostendorf, R. Sheridan Peggy Harris, James Forster, Servers: M. Leston, M. McCaffrey Thomas Sofield, John Harris Morgan, Intentions: Father J.P. Fernando

James Spillane - 2nd-Year Anniversary Sunday, March 22, 8:00 a.m. Mass Facebook

6:00 p.m. Mass Celebrant: Father Ryszard We invite you to go to our Celebrant: Father Brian Lector: Stephen Burke Facebook page “St. Ignatius Deacon: Robert Reed Martyr Parish.” Remember to SMHC: D. Donahue, E. Donnelly, K. Grasso, click like if you wish to receive Intentions: -- B. Martin, C. McCarthy automatic updates. Servers: A. Armbruster, C. Maguire Intentions: St. Ignatius Martyr Parishioners

9:45 a.m. Mass Wine and Hosts Celebrant: Father Donald Parish Registration Deacon: Robert Reed In Loving Memory of Lector: Jerry Spano Leader of Song: If you do not receive mail from the Francis McGuinness SMHC: R. Martino, G. McAuley, L. Papetti, parish, that may mean you are not a K. Paul, B. Seaman registered parishioner. Please contact Your Loving Family Servers: C. Benedetto, E. Lynch the Parish Office at (516) 432-0045 or Intentions: Jean and Louis Zarba & Joseph Stavola, [email protected], Michael and Jenea Diamond, to receive a Welcome Package with Michael Joseph Minieri, Mae, Nick, and Registration Form and Parish George Valinati, Margaret Deely, Information. Valerie Buscemi, James and Mary Campbell The Third Sunday of Lent March 15, 2020 New Pastoral Letter. The Great Week – A Pilgrimage with the Lord in Holy Week. John Barres has written a pastoral letter about Holy Week: The Great Week – A Pilgrimage with the Lord in Holy Week. This Lent, Bishop Barres invites you to join him in making a pilgrimage in the footsteps of the Lord during the last week of His life by attending all the liturgies that take place in your local parish during Holy Week, the final week of Lent just prior to Easter. This pastoral letter will provide you an overview and explanation of the ‘places’ Thursday, March 5 you will visit, the things you will see, and the people you Thursday, March 19 will meet on your spiritual journey. To read the letter, visit www.thegreatweek.com. The pastoral letter will also be included in the March edition of The Long Island Catholic Magazine. Printed copies will be available later this month. To subscribe to The Long Island Catholic Magazine visit: www.licatholic.org/subscribe/.

March 11, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. located in the SVDP Room, St. Mary of the Isle Parish Hall.

The Third Sunday of Lent March 15, 2020 THOUGHTS FROM THE TOWER from Father Donald

Two weeks ago I spoke about our having care for one another during this Corona virus epidemic. Last week I addressed the very specific regulations our diocese has mandated for all parishes to follow during this time. A few of you suggested that I put this message in print as well and so this is the theme of this week’s Thoughts from the Tower.

Anyone who is ill is instructed by our bishop to remain home. One does not incur sin by missing Mass if one is ill. Mass on television is, of course, not a full substitute – we miss receiving the presence of Jesus in the Eucharist, but it can be valuable for those who are prevented by illness from joining the community in church. Those who are assigned to a specific ministry at any given Mass are asked to find a substitute.

Until further notice, the sign of peace will not be given or exchanged in any form even without touching. Therefore we will also omit greeting one another at the beginning of Mass. As we greet one another after Mass, we will not shake hands.

Until further notice, only the priest and deacon will receive from the Chalice of the Precious Blood. The only exception to this would be for someone who can receive Communion only from the Chalice because of being unable to consume the Sacred Host.

Canon Law mandates that the diocese may not forbid reception of Holy Communion on the tongue. However, I join our bishop in urging all our parishioners during this precautionary time to show consideration for your fellow parishioners by receiving Holy Communion in the hand. Please ask yourself, “Does Jesus really want me to put others at risk by receiving on my tongue?”

I am instructing all our Special Ministers of Holy Communion that if they get saliva on their fingers they are immediately to bring the ciborium to the altar, purify their hands and only then return to their station and resume distributing Holy Communion.

Let us remember in prayer all who are infected with this virus and the scientists who are searching for a vaccine.

Father Donald

The Third Sunday of Lent March 15, 2020 Pray for the Sick: “Dig Into The Word” Ronni, Attansio, Societ of St. Vincent de Paul Diane Baratto, Would you be interested in Dina Baratto, preparing for the Sunday Readings? If so Carmen Barella, come join us, we will be working with a Inspired by Gospel values we are a Catholic lay Frank Barella, Jr., Ken Brown, monthly newsletter “Exploring the organization showing God's love by embracing Edith Batgli, Marie Bennet, Sunday Readings”. No cost to you! Regina Bennett, Butch Borfitz, There are meditations and thought all works of charit and justice. We are called to Gavin Brady, Anita Busi, provoking questions to explore. Please give any for of personal help to anyone in need Linda & Matt Castiglione, bring your bible, if not we can provide one. Mary ChiMenti, Carlos Concha, while promoting human digit. We also visit Lisa Crayanos, Michelle Cross, Meetings are held in the Msgr. Cass John Culley, Denise Dominic, Center. Call the Parish Office for home bound neighbors on a reglar basis. If you Patrick Doyle, Patti Doyle, questions. or anyone you know needs our assistance please Michael Dunne, Scott Epstein, March 26: 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Elizabeth Fitzgerald, Brian Sean Flynn, call William at (516) 432-0157, ex. 17. Rita Flynn, Maureen Frank, Meetings are held in the Msgr. Cass Center. Helen Griffith, Pat Healy, Jackie Heins, Call the Parish Office for questions. Pat Hirsch, John Hughes, Jimmy Hughs, Nicholas LaFaman, Darlene Lenzi, Please pray for our deceased Judy Lisiten, Frank Maniaci, Joanne Marino, Jane Martin, Susan McCarthy, Joanne McGrath, Ellen McGuinness, Peter McKechnie, Jim McNally, Richard Millard, Pam Molloy, T. Moore, Brian Morrissey, 3/8/2020 $6,230.50 Irene Mozer, Anita Myles, Clare Ness,

Michael O’Brien, MaryJane O’Connor, Mary Carroll Mark Ogden, Gloria Ostendorf, Thank you for your generosity Jessica Patton, Dr. Glen Pichichero, Kathleen Poyer, Cathy Puglisi, Michael Quinn, George Kevin Roach, George Roth, Julliano Rozzelli, Dennis Ruddy, Mary Ellen Ruddy, Please Keep Our Troops in your Prayers: Danny Ryan, Meghan Salerno, 1st Lt. Duncan J. Brown, Army Gloria Samaniello, Rachel Sears, Lt. Col. John Delaney, Army Elizabeth Silvy, Gloria Snyder, February eGiving: $4,906.38 1st Lt. Andrew DeLannoy, Marines Irene Sutemeyer, Robert Taaffe, Petty Officer 1st Class Jason Dodd, Navy Baby Martin Tepper, Virginia Travali, Specialist Anthony Fauci, Army John Urli, Savannah Villani, Pvt.1st Class Christopher Freudenberg, Army Robin K. Wright, Donald Zacherl Beach Catholic Edward Gloeggler, Navy Outreach Program Sgt. Jason Hurley, Air Force Please notify the Parish Office to add or Brian T. Kelly, Marines remove someone from the Prayer list. Vincent Kneipp, Air Force Michael Lang, Army, The Beach Catholic Outreach Program now 1st Lt. Joshua Lipke, Army AA, Al-Anon Weekly Meetings serves families in need across our Barrier Lt. Col. Carey McCarthy, Army, Island. Any donations of the following Monday at 7:30 p.m., OPA, (R) Christopher McCarthy, Navy, would be greatly appreciated, and can be Wednesday at 8:30 p.m., AA / Young by Lt. Maximilian McQuade, Navy dropped off at your respective parish: the Beach (BB) - Lt. Andrew Mezzetti, Air Force Capt. Brian Nadel Friday at 7:30 p.m. OPA, (R) Major John B. Naughton, Marines Saturday AL-ANON, 11:00 (B), 11:40 (R) Canned Fruit and Vegetables, Sgt. Christopher Quijano, Army Saturday at 6:15 p.m., (B), AA Young by Diapers, Shelf-stable Milk, Toiletries, Michael Quintana, Army the Beach 7:30 p.m. (O) and Tuna Sgt. Glenn Richards, Army Timothy Richards, Army All meetings are in the Rectory SFC Randy Rivera, Army Basement adjacent to the parking lot at The Beach Catholic Outreach Program RP1 Timothy Robinson, Navy the back of the church. hours are: Monday - Friday, 10:00 a.m. - Captain Anthony Runco, USAFR 11:45 a.m. at the St. Mary of the Isle Com- Captain John Runco, USAF (BB) - Big Book Meeting munity Center. Please contact Tim Mur- Patrick Taffe, Navy CWO (B) - Beginners Meeting phy at (516) 432-0045, ext. 14, or at Pvt.1st Class Richard Tagliagambe, Army (R) - Regular Meeting (516) 432-0157, ext. 17. Jordan Weinshank, Navy (O) - Open Meeting Edward Zimmerman, Navy The Third Sunday of Lent March 15, 2020 Sunday Sunday 8:00 and9:45 a.m., & (July 6:00 p.m. at Mass Beach August p.m.) 6:30 9:30 a.m. – Spanish Spanish – 9:30 a.m. a.m. 11:15 (Returns 6:00 p.m.* off-season) 4:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. p.m. 5:30 Saturday Saturday 5:30 p.m. – Summer Summer – p.m. 5:30 a.m. 10:30 and 7:30 As of: October 24, 2019 October As of: schedule for the Barrier Island Parishes: Parishes: Island Barrier the for schedule 7:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. a.m. 8:00 Weekday Weekday Monday – Friday Thursday – Friday – Thursday Monday – Wednesday Medal Medal Parish St Mary of the Isle St. Ignatius MartyrSt. Ignatius Our Lady of the Miraculous

Mass is the new below 2020, 1, As of February

The Third Sunday of Lent March 15, 2020 Lent 2020

Begins February 26, 2020 - Ash Wednesday

Stations of the Cross:

Fridays, 7:30 p.m.

Little Black Books:

We are blessing and distributing the “Little Black Books” for Lent this weekend. You are invited to take one per family.

Fasting and Abstinence during Lent:

Fasting: On Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, those who are 18 but not yet 60 are allowed one full meal. Two smaller meals are allowed as needed. Eating solid foods between meals is not permitted.

Abstinence from Meat: Those who are 14-years of age or older are to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday and all the Fridays of Lent.

During Lent:

“Dig into the Word”, Thursday’s, 3:00 p.m., MCC - on the Sunday readings.

Alpha, Thursday evenings, beginning March 5, 2020; please see the flyer in the bulletin.

Friday’s of Lent at St. Ignatius Martyr, at 7:30 p.m., located in the Church All are welcome!

The Third Sunday of Lent March 15, 2020 A Day of Prayer and Reflection The Rosary Altar Society of St. Ignatius Martyr Church,

Long Beach, NY

Wednesday, April 1, 2020, 8:45 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The Rosary Altar Society’s Cake Sale, previously scheduled for March 21 & 22 has been Join us for a special Long Beach Catholic Regional postponed. Please see future bulletins for School Mass at St. Ignatius Martyr Church, revised dates.

Followed by Continental breakfast at MCC. ✽ ✽ ✽

Msgr. Donald Beckmann will lead us in discussion, Our Spring Season will begin with a meeting on prayer and reflection. Sunday, April 5, 2020, located in the Msgr. Cass Center, following the 9:45 a.m. Mass.

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KNIGHT OF THE HOLY GHOST

The Rosary Altar Society A Short History of G.K. Chesterton by Dale Ahlquist of St. Ignatius Martyr Church Devoted to the praise and honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Come hear about this great champion and defender For information on the Society, of the Christian Faith, a prince of paradox and an please contact: Bernadette at 516-897-1904, or apostle of common sense. Irene at 516-889-0008

Please see our events page on the St. Ignatius Martyr RSVP by March 30: Jane (516) 425-2768 Church website

Free Will Offering - Please bring your brown bag lunch.

ALL ARE WELCOME

Please come and join us for light conversation and refreshments at MCC. Hope to see you on March 15 after the 9:45 a.m. Mass.

The Third Sunday of Lent March 15, 2020 Long Beach Catholic Regional School Principal’s Updates

Third Sunday of Lent

Today’s readings are the midway point in our Lenten journey, and today’s readings are all about the great journey of the Jewish people out of Egypt - the Exodus. For many of us, the story of the Exodus is embedded in our psyche from stories we heard as children or movies we might have seen. When we think of the Exodus, we may imagine Moses parting the Red Sea, the burning bush, or the famous cry, “Let my people go!” Particularly in this week’s second reading, St. Paul gives us a crash course on what the Exodus story has to do with Christians. He says that all of the generations that were released from slavery in Egypt saw the amazing works of God.

Unfortunately, most of them fell away from their faith. Perhaps we’ve heard the saying “to whom much is given, much is required.” The Exodus generation was given many gifts, which made the consequences all the more dire when they fell into great sin. Like that generation, we, as Christians, have been given a lot: the Church, the Sacraments, and the Holy Scriptures. Paul is warning us that we must not presume that because we have these gifts, we’re home free. We must always strive to make good decisions and stay close to Jesus!

Our week ahead begins with our Stem Fair on Monday. The fair is for our 6-7-8 Graders and we have 2 teachers and 2 representatives from Cameron Engineering joining us as judges. We will be selecting a few winners so that we can send representatives to the Diocesan Stem Fair along with the Chaminade Stem Fair. Our Middle Schoolers will host a St. Patrick's Day Festival for all students in Grades N - 5. It is a fun filled day for all. While the students end their week with a day off from school, the faculty will be gathering for a Professional Day on Friday.

Peace and blessings during this third week of Lent.

Mrs. Kerry Kahn Principal

The Third Sunday of Lent March 15, 2020 Preparing for Next Week’s Mass with Formed: March 15, 2020, The Fourth Sunday of Lent Time, Year A

Samuel 16:1B, 6 - 7, 10 - 13A Psalm: 23 Ephesians 5:8 - 14 John 9:1 - 41

On the surface, today’s Gospel would appear to be about the physical healing of a blind man, but underneath lies a play on the word “sight.” In this event, Jesus is challenging those around him, What remains in the dark cannot be seen for what it is. Of course, including his own disciples, to “see” the world in a new way. He neither Paul nor Ignatius would say that our sins should be made points out to them . . . and to us . . . that it is entirely too easy to public. No Christian is required to make a public confession of operate with a set of false assumptions; to be “blind” to the things sins. Some choose to do so as part of a healing process or to make of God in our lives. Like those in this account, we can think we are restitution with a public witness of their repentance because they’ve seeing clearly, but in fact we are blinded by our own assumptions, been public in their sin. prejudices, and egos. Of all the characters in the story of the blind man, the only one who has the gift of true sight is the blind man Confessing sins in the Sacrament of Reconciliation is good for the himself who acknowledged Jesus as the Messiah. soul because it dissipates our exaggerated illusions as to either the insignificance or the gravity of our sins. When confessed, all sins In this reading, we are called to ask ourselves if we see things the appear for what they are, too miserable to weigh us down. Some way God sees them or if we are looking through the eyes of the sins are slight, some are grave; but when we hide them we lose the world; to examine where we might be blind spiritually; where we capacity to judge which is which. The very light that we shine on are looking at appearances, not reality. As God says to the prophet our sins in confessing them purifies us and turns us away from sin. Samuel in the first reading: "Not as man sees does God see, As St. Paul says, “All that then appears is light.” because man sees the appearance but the Lord looks into the heart.” This section of John’s Gospel focuses on the division that Jesus has engendered among those who follow him and those who don’t. This Gospel reminds us that the way we see best is through the The argument between the factions runs like this: Because Jesus eyes of faith, for then we see the world the way God sees it. But had supposedly violated the Sabbath by making clay, which he used first we have to recognize that without Jesus, we are truly blind. to smear the man’s eyes, the Pharisees claim that Jesus couldn’t be from God. That is, if Jesus is a sinner, he shouldn’t be able to In this passage, God directs Samuel to take up his horn of oil and work miracles. They question the man born blind and his parents go to Bethlehem where he will point out the future King of Israel. and find that he was indeed born blind. So they must call into The horn was in itself loaded with significance. The ram’s horn question that it was Jesus who gave him sight. Failing in that, they was blown as a signal in war and to announce religious events. can only throw the formerly blind man out of the synagogue since Jewish lore suggests that its use in signaling the morning and they can’t deny that Jesus must have healed him and therefore must evening sacrifices stems from Genesis 22 where Abraham finds a be God. ram caught in a thicket, which God has provided as a substitute sacrifice for his son, Isaac. The horn is also a symbol of authority Some say this story would’ve spoken directly to the position of the for the prophets Zedekiah and Zechariah. David was anointed Jewish Christians who’d been put out of the synagogues themselves from the horn of Samuel and then received the authority of at the time that John’s Gospel was written. This story would’ve kingship. given them hope that their separation from the synagogue wasn’t a sign of their having been cut off from God, but the necessary result In the Gospel of Luke, Zechariah is struck dumb for doubting the of Jesus’ mission “to make the sightless see and the seeing blind.” prophecy of the Messiah and doesn’t speak again until the birth of John. At this time, he says, “Blessed be the Lord God of Israel, for he has raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his Reflections: servant David" (Luke 1:68 - 69). The anointing from the horn of the prophet Samuel of the first king of the house of David is • What are some of the false perceptions the disciples had loaded with significance for those of us who profess Jesus as the about the blind man? horn of our salvation and the anointed one of God. • What are some of the ways that the characters in this story were blind? The disciples? The Pharisees? The Paul explains in this passage not simply a Christian perspective neighbors? toward immorality but a universal psychological principle. St. Ignatius makes a similar point in his Spiritual Exercises in saying that the devil will always tempt us to keep our sins secret. Sins that go unconfessed tend to grow in us.

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