Author Archives: David Nuottila

O Come, O Wisdom

Posted on December 17, 2015 by David Nuottila

Matthew 25:1-13 Assembled by the early Church, the O Antiphons signal the Octave of Christmas, the eight days before the Nativity of our Lord. The ringing of steeple bells and the singing of antiphons, at the beginning of vespers, alerts … Continue reading →

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From Water into Wine

Posted on July 17, 2015 by David Nuottila

John 2:1-11 The miracle of Jesus turning water into wine gives us a glimpse of God’s redeeming power. When we hear this account of one of Jesus’ first signs, we are drawn to the water itself, that which became wine. … Continue reading →

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Pray and Believe

Posted on July 16, 2015 by David Nuottila

Mark 11:12-25, 2 Corinthians 1:1-7, Lamentations 1:1-2, 6-12 We don’t have to look far to see the fading glory of a once great city. Many cities once boasted of extraordinary things, yet fell into ruin. In their glory days, citizens … Continue reading →

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Because He Lives

Posted on July 8, 2015 by David Nuottila

John 11:30-44 Once, a Sunday school teacher showed her class a picture of famous people gathered around God’s table in heaven. The teacher then asked, “Where are you in this picture?” The children were puzzled. Finally, a boy spoke up … Continue reading →

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A New Beginning

Posted on July 6, 2015 by David Nuottila

Genesis 1:1-5, John 1:1-4 Holy Scripture teaches God’s children that, “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” In the beginning there was nothing but darkness, yet God brought forth light. In the beginning there was no dry … Continue reading →

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