May 5, 2023
“I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” Though this may have been addressed to Thomas, it was equally intended for us. And what an important lesson it is. Many people have strange notions of God. It is an easy step from knowing God […]
May 4, 2023
I tell you most solemnly, no servant is greater than his master or a messenger greater than the man who sent him. Now that you know this, happiness will be yours if you behave accordingly. I am not speaking about all of you: I know the ones I have chosen, but what scripture says must be […]
May 3, 2023
How often are we asked to pray for someone who is ill, who has died, who is having trouble with addiction, or whose marriage is in trouble? Obviously, we DO believe in the value of intercessory prayer. We request that Masses be offered for the repose of the souls of deceased family members or friends. […]
May 2, 2023
Memorial of Saint Athanasius, Bishop, and Doctor Today’s Gospel reminds us how the Jewish people of Jesus’ time did not recognize the Word among them. They did not see “the Christ,” nor were they listening to the Shepherd’s voice of that time. Those leaders could not fathom Jesus being one with the Father, nor could […]
May 1, 2023
While today’s Gospel is about the Good Shepherd, let us think briefly about the Bad Shepherd. This is the “hired man” who is “not a shepherd and whose sheep are not his own,” and when he sees a wolf coming, he “leaves the sheep and runs away.” Jesus warns us about the Bad Shepherds who […]