May 19, 2025
Want to read a good love story? Try today’s Gospel from John 14:21-26. The author is traditionally believed to be John the Apostle, the son of Zebedee. The message is truly an expression of God’s love for us, as Jesus described in his farewell to his disciples. They are told he is going away, but […]
May 18, 2025
5th Sunday of Easter Doctor Gary Chapman, a Baptist minister, authored a book in 1992 titled The Five Love Languages: The Secret to Love that Lasts. Dr. Chapman referenced five key elements that can differ for everyone: words of affirmation, quality of time, physical touch, acts of service, and receiving gifts. I know I fluctuate […]
May 17, 2025
“Master, show us the Father, and that will be enough for us.” But what if we don’t see the Father in someone or some event? How many of us have found ourselves in situations where we have witnessed lying, lack of hospitality, bad intentions in a person, or where someone has taken from us in […]
May 16, 2025
Jesus tells his disciples, and he tells us, “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You trust in God, trust also in me.” This reflection from John is often read at funerals and is fitting for us today as we still relish in the joy of Easter. On that Holy Night, just two weeks ago, […]
May 15, 2025
Through the teachings to his disciples, Gospel stories, and his life on earth, Jesus confirmed that he is the great I AM. He is the Savior of the world, sent to redeem and reconcile sinners to God. His earthly mission was, and continues to be, to give purpose and meaning to those who believe in […]
May 14, 2025
Feast of Saint Matthias, Apostle BONA FIDE In Margery Williams’ classic children’s story, The Velveteen Rabbit, the stuffed toy rabbit asks the metaphysical question, ‘What is real?’ and discovers that being loved makes the rabbit real. Now, an apostolic vacancy needs to be filled, and the disciples found themselves in such a situation in a […]
May 13, 2025
Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament And he took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying, ‘This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.’ (Luke 22:19) Who can remember our Lord better than our Lady, Mother Mary? For her, remembrance meant […]
May 12, 2025
“I am the gate. Whoever enters through me will be saved…” – John 10:9 In this Gospel, Jesus presents Himself as both Shepherd and Gate, our protector, our guide, and our path to life. In a world of many voices, He is the only one who truly leads us to peace, purpose, and salvation. Saint […]
May 11, 2025
4th Sunday of Easter In today’s Gospel, Jesus declared: “My sheep hear my voice; I know them, and they follow me.” There are three parts to this statement. The first is: “My sheep hear my voice.” Jesus is teaching us that when we hear his voice, we enter into a new relationship with him. He […]
May 10, 2025
“You have the words of eternal life …. You are the Holy One of God.” Peter’s words to Jesus speak as an attestation of our faith in Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. As we read in Acts, the Apostles were indeed devoted and determined to continue Jesus’ mission, empowered by the Holy Spirit, as […]