April 27, 2024
Many today believe what they read online and tell others what they read. But when it comes to God’s word, many do not believe what they read. Thomas Jefferson cut out parts of the Bible, created his own known as The Jefferson Bible, and reduced it to eighty-six pages. Today, it is our turn to […]
April 26, 2024
Every Christian is familiar with this iconic saying from Jesus as recorded in today’s Gospel of Saint John: I am the way, the truth, and the light. Indeed, Jesus is the way or the model for how we are called to live each day. I write this reflection in the middle of Holy Week. In […]
April 25, 2024
Feast of Saint Mark, Evangelist We sometimes blur the lines between an apostle and an evangelist. That is the case with Mark, whose cryptic accounts of Jesus’ life we know so well from the liturgy. This year, the readings at Mass were particularly chosen to highlight the Gospel of Mark, the evangelist. Scripture anecdotes have […]
April 24, 2024
In John’s Gospel, Jesus clearly states that his word is the word of God, “and whoever sees me sees the one who sent me.” The Father commands everything he says; these commandments are the way to salvation and eternal life. This good news has settled so warmly and deeply into the hearts and minds of […]
April 23, 2024
From Messiah to Shepherd In this fourth week of Easter, Jesus would love us to look at him as a shepherd. Today’s gospel presents it very well when the Jews ask Jesus to be clear. How much longer are you going to keep us in suspense? If you are the Christ, tell us plainly. (John […]
April 22, 2024
Today’s Gospel is drawn from Chapter 10 of Saint John’s Gospel, where Jesus speaks of himself as the Good Shepherd. We usually see ourselves as the sheep in these familiar passages. After all, Psalm 23 is quite clear: “The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.” Reflecting on this passage, we are […]
April 21, 2024
4th Sunday of Easter In this Sunday’s gospel, Jesus says, “I am the good shepherd. A good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” What does this image teach us? Jesus calls himself “GOOD.” The Greek word he uses for “good” carries with it the quality of humble nobility. Here’s an example of “good.” […]
April 20, 2024
To whom should we go? Peter’s words to Christ were spoken after an exodus of followers because of the “bread of life” discourse. To whom should we go, you have the words of eternal life. You are the Holy One of God. Could anyone make a more profound statement? Peter is often portrayed as impulsive […]
April 19, 2024
Jesus said, Amen, amen, I say to you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you do not have life within you. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him on the last day. The Fathers of the Church loved […]
April 18, 2024
Bread has been a staple food of many cultures’ diets for over 10,000 years in various flavors, shapes, and sizes. It is one of the oldest prepared foods, and some 60% of the world’s population continues to eat it daily. During Jesus’ time, bread, made from wheat or barley, was a staple in the typical […]