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Pentecost SundayWith today’s feast the Easter Season now draws to a close, and the Easter candle will be extinguished, but we should not think of Pentecost as simply marking an end to our extended Easter festivities. It is also the beginning of
The Ascension of the LordThe Ascension of Our Lord into Heaven is not Jesus simply going up into the clouds somewhere to distance Himself from his holy people. Rather Jesus now sits at the right hand of the Father to lead, guide, judge, and enc
Sixth Sunday in EasterJesus, looking at his disciples, pronounces one of the most revealing and empathic statements in all of sacred scripture: “You are my friends”. It is much easier to think of Jesus as a rabbi, political leader, or military
Fifth Sunday in Easter"You are already pruned because of the Word that I spoke to you."-John 15:3As Christians, we were first pruned at our baptism in which we were not only welcomed into the life of God, but also into Christ's death.Therefore,
Fourth Sunday in EasterJesus is the model shepherd and guardian of our souls. He makes it clear that a good shepherd lays down his life for the protection and guidance of the sheep. The bad or hired shepherd, is merely utilitarian. When trouble
Third Sunday in Easter"You are witnesses to these things." -Luke 24:48As human beings we witness many things ranging from good to evil. To witness means that one sees, hears, and knows by personal presence and or perception. It is the ability t
Divine Mercy SundayBlessed John Henry Newman once said, " 10,000 difficulties do not equal 1 doubt. To Blessed Newman's point, we face difficulties every day which can lead to pain and suffering. Suffering, if seen in light of faith, has the ab
Holy Saturday At the Easter Vigil in the Holy Night of Easter(Homily Taken from Easter Vigil)The Lord is Risen! He has Truly Risen!Blessed Easter to you!We do not hear much about Holy Saturday as we move from the tragic events of Good Friday to
Palm Sunday of the Lord's PassionJames Allen Francis' poem entitled One Solitary Life, summarizes quite well the life and death of Jesus Christ and His impact on the world. Our focus has been and always will be Jesus. Palm Sunday invites the Un
Fifth Sunday in LentThe Scripture readings for this weekend remind us that God has formed an alliance or covenant with His people just as He has done throughout all generations. A covenant requires humanity to abide by God's established rules.
Fourth Sunday in LentThe Fourth Sunday of Lent is called Laetare Sunday. Laetare is a Latin word that means “rejoice.” Today's Gospel describes the reason for our joy: God's great love for us has been revealed in Jesus. Jesus' powerful conversa
Third Sunday in LentSt. Paul, in his First Letter to the Corinthians, calls people to remember the heart of faith: "proclaiming Christ crucified.” Though we may focus on Jesus' teaching or his miracles, the core of our faith is rooted in this r
Second Sunday in LentMother Teresa, was once asked by a reporter in Calcutta, India whether she believed her work with the poor and marginalized was successful. Mother Teresa lovingly responded, "God does not call us to be successful, He calls
First Sunday in LentThis Lent we are once again invited to pay attention to our own desert. We investigate the desert of a society divided morally, politically, and in so many other ways. But we are also aware of a desert which we are called to
Sixth Sunday in Ordinary TimeThe wedding feast at Cana, in which Jesus turned water into wine, marked the end of his quiet life with Mary his mother, and the beginning of his public ministry in Galilee. Today's Gospel is a beautiful reminder Go
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary TimeToday's Gospel is quite eventful in the early public ministry of Jesus. The day can be divided into three periods of time in three different places going back to last Sunday's Gospel. Using these events we can trans
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary TimeNew Year's resolutions and the time before lent begins ought to be a time of preparation for change. We seek change because as beings in motion, God willing we are moving towards virtue and away from vice. To achie
Third Sunday in Ordinary TimeOur readings today remind us of something that is central in our life of faith, and that is the necessity for conversion. Repentance was preached by Jonah to the people of Nineveh when their actions and lives were d
Second Sunday in Ordinary TimeCommon wisdom suggests that words are unimportant, that deeds are what really matter. Actions are important, but our experience teaches us that words are, too. After spending some time with Jesus, Andrew goes and f
The Epiphany of the LordThe Magi evoke the importance of alertness in the spiritual life. We must keep our eyes open to God's hand in the world and respond. The Magi come bearing three gifts: Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh. Gold is symbolic of C
The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)"Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”Suddenly a great company of th
4th Sunday of AdventWhen we read and pray with the story of the Annunciation, it can seem like a nice story about a teenage girl who receives a visit from an angel. As we prepare to enter into the holy celebration of Christmas, let us revisit w
Third Sunday in Advent"But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect" (1 Peter 3:15). This testi
Second Sunday of AdventComfort, renewal, and new beginnings are reassuring words that highlight the holy season of advent. When we have made mistakes in our lives the temptation is to think we are too far gone in one way or another. Comfort rem
First Sunday of AdventWalking on water means overcoming the limitations put on us by sin and our fragile humanity. But, first, we must re-discover how we have been gifted by God in ways that make it possible for us to go beyond our humble expec
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