Scripture: Acts 16: 11-15John 15:26b-16:4a Reflection: Jesuit Father Daniel Berrigan said, “every truth starts as a blasphemy.” Certainly, when Pope Francis speaks truth about militarism, poverty, capitalism, racism, sexual orientation, » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-481 John 4:7-10John 15:9-17 Reflection: In truth, I see that God shows no partiality. Rather, in every nation whoever fears him and acts uprightly is acceptable » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Acts 16:1-10John 15:18-21 Reflection: Witnessing Jesus These Easter days’ readings from the Acts of the Apostles continue to impress upon us that St. Paul was truly a zealous traveling » Continue Reading.
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8John 14:6-14 Reflection: It might be argued that Thomas’ principal service in the gospel is to show us that even the faithful have doubts. What is more, » Continue Reading.
Memorial of Saint Athanasius, Bishop, and Doctor of the Church Scripture: Acts 15:7-21John 15:9-11 Reflection: Athanasius lived in Alexandria, Egypt in the fourth century. He became secretary to the bishop » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Acts 15:1-6John 15:1-8 Reflection: Jesus’ analogy of the vine and the branches reminds me when we toured a winery. Our guide walked us through the grape arbors and explained » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Acts 14:19-28 John 14:27-31a Reflection: “’Peace’ is my farewell to you, my peace is my gift to you….” We find these words that begin today’s gospel to be powerfully » Continue Reading.
Memorial of Saint Catherine of Siena, Virgin & Doctor of the Church Scripture: 1 John 1:5–2:2Matthew 11:25-30 Reflection: Start being brave about everything. Drive out darkness and spread light.Don’t look » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Acts 9:26-311 John 3:18-24John 15:1-8 Reflection: Happy Springtime! I hope wherever you hail from these days you are able to enjoy the colors and sounds and warmth that Mother » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Acts 13:44-52John 14:7-14 Reflection: Whoever has seen me has seen the Father… These final discourses in John’s gospel focus not so much on what Jesus did, but on who » Continue Reading.