April 16, 2025
Wednesday of Holy Week When it was evening, he reclined at table with the Twelve. And while they were eating, he said, “Amen, I say to you, one of you will betray me.” Tomorrow, of course, is Holy Thursday. It will be the last supper that Jesus had with his disciples before his death. While […]
April 15, 2025
Tuesday of Holy Week And here we are on the eve of the Triduum celebration. And what a journey it’s been. I recall receiving ashes on the forehead, which I did not wipe off as I ate out for lunch, ran several errands, and participated in a couple of Zoom meetings. How ironic it was […]
April 14, 2025
Today’s first reading speaks of the Lord’s gentleness: A bruised reed he shall not break, and a smoldering wick he shall not quench. The chosen one will bring justice and the long-awaited teaching. His mission includes being a light to the nations, to open the eyes of the blind, to bring out prisoners from confinement, […]
April 13, 2025
Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion Palm Sunday begins the Christian High Holy Days, seven days of awe, prayer, reflection, and remembering. Holy Week is our yearly spiritual pilgrimage when we experience the events we commemorate and remember. We’re not to be distracted from this week’s events, so we cover the statues in the church […]
April 12, 2025
The powerful line in the first reading from Ezekiel is not only a prophetic statement but a profound promise. “I will be their God, and they shall be my people.” Yes, the Lord is our God, and we are blessed to be His people. We are the people of God – what a proclamation and […]
April 11, 2025
Among the great sorrows in life is the experience of betrayal. Once trust has been pledged and commitments made to hold hope for the future, friends plot to betray, denounce, or take vengeance. This is evident from the prophet Jeremiah to the time of Jesus when the Son of God stands before an angry mob […]
April 10, 2025
“Amen, amen, I say to you, whoever keeps my word will never see death”. Hmmm… Is Jesus really saying we will experience moving from consciousness on earth into everlasting life? …or…Jesus is really saying we will experience moving from consciousness on earth into everlasting life. Which do you embrace? The first is a question studying […]
April 9, 2025
Climb Aboard It would be safe to say that about three months ago, the classic Christmas film The Polar Express played out via DVDs in households around the world. However, this season of Lent brings a cinematic message to the forefront as we approach the celebration of the Resurrection. In what way do we believe? […]
April 8, 2025
This is a great time of the year to check our hearts’ preparedness and our minds’ willingness to conform to God’s will for us. I often find that my mind is willing, yet I know I can be hardheaded and lacking in docility and humility. Being hard-headed is nothing new. During Exodus, God asked Moses […]
April 7, 2025
In today’s Gospel, Jesus proclaims, “I am the light of the world.” His words reveal a profound truth—He is the source of all truth, love, and life. To follow him is to walk in the light, free from the darkness of sin and despair. The Pharisees, blinded by their rigid interpretations and unwilling hearts, challenge his testimony. […]