We must share the Risen Christ with all people
Reflections on the readings for the Third Sunday of Easter (April 15, 2018): ACTS 3:13-15,17-19, PS 4:2,4,7-8,9, 1JN 2:1-5, LK 24:35-48
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In the Gospel for today, we see and hear Jesus again confirm for His disciples that He had risen from the dead.
The Son of God came into the world through the ever-faithful Mary
Reflections on the readings for the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord (April 9, 2018): IS 7:10-14,8:10, PS 40:7-8A,8B-9,10,11, HEB 10:4-10, LK 1:26-38
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Today we celebrate the angel’s announcement to Mary that God had chosen her to be the mother of His Son.
Through faith, let us open ourselves to the mercy of Christ
Reflections on the readings for the Second Sunday of Easter (April 8, 2018): ACTS 4:32-35, PS 118:2-4,13-15,22-24, 1 JN 5:1-6, JN 20:19-31
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Today’s Gospel starts on the evening of Easter Sunday with the Apostles gathered in fear, guilt and uncertainty.
Rushing in hope to a tomb – and discovering life everlasting...
Reflections on the readings for the Mass of Easter Day (April 1, 2018): ACTS 10:34,37-43, PS 118:1-2,16-17,22-23, COL 3:1-4, JN 20:1-9
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The paralyzing burden of grief that numbed Jesus’ disciples following His death on Good Friday was suddenly vanquished on Sunday.
From fire and water come light and faith for all
Reflections on the readings for the Easter Vigil in the Holy Night of Easter (March 31, 2018): GN 1:1—2:2, PS 104:1-2,5-6,10,12,13-14,24,35, GN 22:1-18, PS 16:5,8,9-10,11, EX 14:15—15:1, EX 15:1-2,3-4,5-6,17-18, IS 54:5-14, PS 30:2,4,11-12,13, IS 55:1-11, IS 12:2-3,4,5-6, BAR 3:9-15,32;4:4, PS 19:8,9,10,11, EZ 36:16-17,18-28, PS 42:3,5;43:34, IS 12:2-3,4,5-6, PS 51:12-13,14-15,18-19, ROM 6:3-11, PS 118:1-2,16-17,22-23, MK 16:1-7
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On this Holy Night the faithful meet for the greatest liturgy celebrated within the Church year. Out of the darkness, the Easter fire and Paschal candle reveal the glory of the Son of God’s victory over evil and death.
For everything there is a season... a time to weep...
a time to mourn...a time to love...
Reflections on the readings for Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion (March 30, 2018): IS 52:13—53:12, PS 31:2,6,12-13,15-16,17,25, HEB 4:14-16;5:7-9, JN 18:1—19:42
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This day is unlike others days. It is somber and sad, heartbreaking and painful, yet it is also magnificent.
Treasure the Eucharist and live each day in remembrance of Christ
Reflections on the readings for Holy Thursday / Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper (March 29, 2018): EX 12:1-8,11-14, PS 116:12-13,15-16,17-18, 1 COR 11:23-26, JN 13:1-15
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On this first day of the Triduum, the Church acknowledges the three days that are the culmination of the liturgical year.
From Palm Sunday to Good Friday, the cries of the crowds around Jesus shifted shockingly…
Reflections on the readings for Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion (March 25, 2018): MK 11:1-10, IS 50:4-7, PS 22:8-9,17-18, 19-20, 23-24, PHIL 2:6-11, MK 14:1—15:47
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On this Palm Sunday, we recall Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem for the last time. He rode on the back of an ass even as a crowd spread out branches and their own cloaks for Him to ride over while they shouted “Hosanna!” Those people saw him as a hero and healer, as one who came among them in the name of the Lord God. But by Friday Jesus would be a prisoner facing the travesty of a trial. And another crowd – probably composed of some of the same people – turned against Him. “They… shouted… ‘Crucify Him.” So Pilate, wishing to satisfy the crowd, released Barabbas to them and, after he had Jesus scourged, handed Him over to be crucified. The soldiers led Him away… and, weaving a crown of thorns, placed it on Him …and kept striking His head with a reed and spitting on Him” (Mark 15:14-17, 19).
Reflections on the readings for the Solemnity of St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary (March 19, 2018): 2 SM 7:4-5,12-14,16; PS 89:2-3,4-5,27,29; Rom 4:13,16-18,22; MT 1:16,18-21, 24
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Almighty God could have chosen any man to be the foster father of His own beloved Son. He chose Joseph. This devout Jew was a simple carpenter and the one destined to care for Jesus and His mother Mary. Joseph would shield his family from danger and treat them with love and honor. By raising the Son of God as his own child Joseph let Him have an ordinary life in extraordinary circumstances. But before he did those things, he was confronted with a terrible situation: Mary, Joseph’s betrothed bride, was bearing a child. As a good and honorable man, he wanted to protect her with a quiet divorce. Then God sent him an angel in a dream, who said: “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into your home. For it is through the Holy Spirit that His child has been conceived in her. She will bear a Son and you are to name Him Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins” (Matthew 1:20-21).
Reflections on the readings for the Fifth Sunday of Lent (March 18, 2018): JER 31:31-34; PS 51:3-4,12-13,14-15; HEB 5:7-9; JN 12:20-33
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Today’s Gospel introduces a different group of listeners to Jesus, some Greeks who came to meet Him. And what He told them ranged from life and death to service and suffering. “Whoever loves his life loses it, and whoever hates his life in this world will preserve it for eternal life. Whoever serves Me must follow me, and where I am, there also will My servant be” (John 12:25-26). Christ wanted them to appreciate that life in this world is only our beginning. We are made for heaven. We are made to belong to Jesus and to embrace Him as our Lord and teacher. He explains that if we only look after our interests on earth and whatever gives us satisfaction in the present, we interfere with our God’s plan for us to enjoy happiness for all eternity with Him.
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