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Joseph Nolla, SJ

@josephnollasj

Jesuit in preparation for the Catholic priesthood. Book nerd. Movie buff. Chaplain to migrants on both sides of US-Mexico border.

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Zechariah was confused about his infertile wife bearing a son and responded to the angel Gabriel with skepticism: “How shall I know this?” It’s like asking “How do I know you’re telling the truth” Mary was confused about conceiving as a virgin and sought understanding: “How can

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There’s a couple in a migrant shelter we visit. For about a year, they would never come to Mass. Within the last couple months, the wife started coming to Mass. She’s bringing her husband now, too. On Christmas Eve, she’ll receive her First Communion. God bless them.

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Standing for the Hallelujah Chorus is one of the greatest traditions in music. At the London Premier in 1742, King George II was so moved that he stood up. The rest of the audience followed his lead. King George knew who the true King is. 283 years later, we stand for the King

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“It’s Gaudete Sunday, so we wear rose-colored vestments -” We know it’s pink. “Actually, it’s a blend of red and orange.” More like a blend of pink and pink.

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New Knives Out movie showing that a good, sincere, faithful, and committed priest is way more interesting and engaging as a character than the alternative priest stereotype.

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Things for every Catholic’s bucket list: 1) thank someone who taught you the faith 2) befriend a nun 3) familiarize yourself with the Ainulindalë (the creation story of Middle Earth)

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There’s a non-zero chance that someone will watch Wake Up Dead Man, hear the words of absolution for the first time, and think “Actually, the sacrament of Reconciliation is pretty amazing”

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“God is merciful” is one of the Devil’s favorite lines to use when tempting us to do something we already know is immoral - falsely suggesting that God’s mercy is license to sin.

“God is merciful” is one of the Devil’s favorite lines to use when tempting us to do something we already know is immoral - falsely suggesting that God’s mercy is license to sin.
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Sometimes the just thing to do is to show compassion. St. Joseph was a just and righteous man. It was that righteousness which made him have compassion for Mary.

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It may be hard for some to believe, but you could get rid of all the Christmas trees in the world and it wouldn’t change the meaning of Christmas one bit.