May 15, 2023
One Woman from Scripture. How many women can you name who appear in scripture? Not many, I suspect. We are introduced to Lydia in today’s reading from Acts16:11-15. Lydia, with a group of women, gathered by the river to pray. Why there? Because there was no synagogue. We are told she was very wealthy because […]
May 14, 2023
6th Sunday of Easter As we come near the close of the Easter season, the Letter from Peter challenges us always to be ready to give an explanation to anyone who asks you for a reason for your hope…. We pause today to reflect on what gives us hope. In the reading from Acts, we […]
May 13, 2023
Memorial of Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Today, the Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament celebrates Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament, a very special title to Saint Peter Julian Eymard. The “Masses of the Congregation” booklet contains special readings and prayers. We also celebrate the founding of the Congregation in 1856. However, today’s reflection […]
May 12, 2023
It could not be any clearer . . . or simpler: This is my commandment: love one another as I love you. No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. Thank you, Lord. I need to hear this message — again and again. And I’ve been your disciple […]
May 11, 2023
The Joy of Life The recommended water intake is about eight glasses a day to prevent dehydration and avoid adverse effects on the body. Drinking water revitalizes. This taking in applies to a spiritual life on the verge of dehydration. The symptoms are lethargy, ambivalence, and doubt. The analogy of drinking water and having the […]
May 10, 2023
Memorial of St. Damien de Veuster of Molokai, Priest As a child growing up in the Midwest, our backyard had a vegetable garden, apple, pear, and cherry trees, raspberry bushes, a grape arbor, and beautiful rose bushes. My mom would often escape the housewife and mother of five tasks by donning her garden gloves and […]
May 9, 2023
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid.” The first thoughts that come to my mind as I read this text are questions to myself, “Am I at […]
May 8, 2023
Today in Jesus’ final discourse, twice we hear, “The Holy Spirit will teach you everything and remind you of all I told you.” Jesus taught the message “God Loves You” in word (beatitudes, sermons, parables) and deed (feeding the hungry, healing the sick, raising the dead), and Jesus welds them all together as one: “Love […]
May 7, 2023
5th Sunday of Easter The 14th chapter of Saint John’s Gospel recalls the Last Supper of Jesus and his disciples. There is a dialogue between Jesus and the Apostles at the Passover. Thomas tells him he does not know where Jesus is going; how can he know the way? Jesus says: “I am the way, […]
May 6, 2023
I was listening to a podcast recently discussing impostor syndrome, an internal experience of self-doubt and believing you are not as competent as others perceive you to be. They said almost everyone experiences this at some point in life, especially when they have some forward movement; doubts creep in and try to stop them. A […]