Pentecost Sunday, May 19, 2024 On this Pentecost Sunday we approach the Father asking for the gifts of the Holy Spirit revealed to us by his Son. That the Holy Spirit who inspired those gathered in one place will fill the hearts and minds of Pope Francis and the bishops so that they may speak… Continue reading Pentecost Sunday, May 19, 2024
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THE SOLEMNITY OF PENTECOST (2024)
THE SOLEMNITY OF PENTECOST (2024) Readings: Acts of the Apostles 2:1-11 Psalms 104:1, 24, 29-31, 34 1 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13 John 20:19-23 Today we celebrate what is often called the ‘Church’s birthday,’ the glorious Solemnity of Pentecost. The formal gift of the Holy Spirit brought to completion God’s eternal plan of salvation. Worried that the disciples would… Continue reading THE SOLEMNITY OF PENTECOST (2024)
Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord, May 12, 2024
Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord, May 12, 2024 As we celebrate the Ascension of Jesus, we turn to the Father and ask for the grace that we too may one day be with him in our eternal home. That the Church may embark with zeal on its mission to build up the body… Continue reading Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord, May 12, 2024
SOLEMNITY OF THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD (2024)
SOLEMNITY OF THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD (2024) Readings: Acts of thee Apostles 1:1-11 Psalms 47 Ephesians 1:17-23 Mark 16:15-20 Today’s Solemnity is less about departures, and more about arrivals. It should have been seen as inevitable that God’s only Son, would and should go back to that place from which He came. Encumbered even by a glorifiedbody… Continue reading SOLEMNITY OF THE ASCENSION OF THE LORD (2024)
SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Readings: Acts of the Apostles 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48 Psalms 98:1-4 1 John 4:7-10 John 15:9-17 This weekend’s gospel continues from where last Sunday’s gospel left off. It is a continuation of Jesus’ Final Discourse in John’s Gospel, and the subject matter is clearly something that Jesus would want reiterated before the… Continue reading SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Sixth Sunday of Easter Sunday, May 5, 2024
Sixth Sunday of Easter Sunday, May 5, 2024 In the Eucharist we celebrate the great love of Jesus who laid down his life for his friends. We turn to the Father asking for the grace so that our lives may reveal that love to the world. That amidst conflict rocking the middle East, the Church… Continue reading Sixth Sunday of Easter Sunday, May 5, 2024
Fifth Sunday of Easter Sunday, April 28, 2024
Fifth Sunday of Easter Sunday, April 28, 2024 We come to the Father asking he will prune and nourish our lives so that they may be sustained and flourish. That the Church will be blessed with leaders like Barnabas who foster unity among Christians and encourage people to accept those with different faith backgrounds. We… Continue reading Fifth Sunday of Easter Sunday, April 28, 2024
FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER (2024)
FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER (2024) Readings: Acts of the Apostles 9:26-31 Psalms 22:26-28, 30-32 1 John 3:18-24 John 15:1-8 The evangelist John’s Gospel, almost always, forces us to delve deeper into the mystery that is Christ. At its core, it is more theological in its approach than the synoptic gospels. Without diminishing the Synoptic gospels, which… Continue reading FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER (2024)
Fourth Sunday of Easter Sunday, April 25, 2021
Fourth Sunday of Easter Sunday, April 25, 2021 We offer our prayers this Sunday to the Father through his Son, Jesus, who laid down his life so that we may have life eternal. That instances of shepherding that have gone so wrong in the Church, leaving broken lambs to face their fears, will be vanquished… Continue reading Fourth Sunday of Easter Sunday, April 25, 2021
FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER (2024)
FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER (2024) Readings: Acts of the Apostles 4:8-12 Psalms 118:1, 8-9, 21-23, 26, 29 John 10:11-18 What was supposed to come to an end on the Cross surprisingly continues through the ‘spirited’ deeds of invigorated disciples. The communities where Jesus traveled, and beyond, were no doubt surprised by the example of the… Continue reading FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER (2024)
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