Pentecost Sunday – May 19, 2024
On this Pentecost Sunday, let us open ourselves to the power of the Spirit, just as it descended upon the apostles, so that we too might go forth and proclaim the Good News,
Ascension of the Lord – May 12, 2024
Recently, we experienced a full eclipse of the sun, which rarely happens in a generation. It was incredible to see so many people gathering in places where they could comfortably park or sit and await the phenomenon of nature.
6th Sunday of Easter – May 5, 2024
The message in today’s gospel is probably the most likely response to a fundamental question, “what does it mean to be a Catholic”, or “what must I do to attain eternal life”?
5th Sunday of Easter – April 28, 2024
May our readings this Sunday remind us to stay connected to the one vine that will truly bring us life, Jesus, the only true Vine.
4th Sunday of Easter – April 21, 2024
In the gospel, Jesus speaks to us of the beautiful image of the Good Shepherd. We are very familiar with this image in Scripture.
3rd Sunday of Easter – April 14, 2024
Things are not always as they appear. In the gospel, the Risen Jesus asks His disciples for some food. In the Greek it is phrased: “You give me something to eat.”
2nd Sunday of Easter – April 7, 2024
Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.
(Hebrews 11:1)
Easter Sunday of the Lord’s Resurrection – March 31, 2024
Today’s gospel would make a good movie. It starts with a woman approaching a grave while it is still dark. Cue suspenseful music.
Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion – March 24, 2024
Our faith is founded on convictions, not on feelings or the influence of the crowd (as seen in the gospels). Our accompanying of Jesus during this Holy Week, and its rich liturgies, confirms in us our will to be faithful to God, and live lives that bear witness to Jesus.
5th Sunday of Lent – March 17, 2024
In our first reading, from the prophet Jeremiah, we are told that all people, from the least to greatest, will come to know God. They will come to this knowledge through the forgiveness of their evildoing, their sins.