This Sunday, the first reading is from the Acts of the Apostles. In this account, Luke shares the miraculous actions of the Evangelist, Philip. Philip, you may remember from last Sunday’s reading, was one of the seven deacons appointed to serve the poor in the early Christian church. Philip served …
The first words in today’s gospel are “Do not let your hearts be troubled.” Pretty interesting words at a time when we all have health, family, employment and/or financial stresses to deal with as a result of Covid 19. So, how do we not let our hearts be troubled during …
The Fourth Sunday of Easter is traditionally called Good Shepherd Sunday, for the readings focus on how our risen Lord Jesus is our shepherd, who leads us to eternal life. Even though we have less experience with sheep and shepherds in our society today, we can still identify strongly with …
On the Road to Emmaus(Luke 24:13-35) On the road to EmmausA risen Jesus makes a churchFrom dust, despair and doubt. On the road to EmmausA risen Jesus makes a church.I live. Hear me in the prophets.I am the Word.The suffering servant.The lamb.The shepherd.I am the promise of the Scriptures. At …
During Portugal’s 1974 Carnation Revolution, Our Lady said to Sister Lucia, “When a million families pray the rosary, the revolution will end.” The Little Sisters of the Poor are launching a campaign against the coronavirus. After much prayer and contemplation about the coronavirus Mother General, Mother Maria del Monte Auxiliadora …
Remember singing the chorus of the old hymn, “Faith of our fathers, holy faith, we will be true to thee till death”? Today’s readings echo this sentiment of loving and cherishing the gift of faith. When we read our first reading from the Acts of the Apostles, the author shares …
