Memorial of Saint Charles Lwanga and companions, martyrs Scripture: Acts 25:13b-21John 21:15-19 Reflection: Many readers will be familiar with the musical ‘Fiddler on the Roof.’ In this show two of the principal characters, Tevye and Golde, sing one duet. The…
Scripture: Acts 22:30; 23:6-11John 17:20-26 Reflection: In today’s Gospel we hear Jesus pray not only for His disciples seated at supper with Him, but for believers throughout time: “I pray not only for these, but also for thosewho will believe…
Scripture: Acts 20:28-38John 17:11-19 Reflection: Today the church celebrates the memory of St. Justin, one of the earliest and best-known martyrs of the Roman Church who lived in the second century A.D. A philosopher and theologian, he poured out his…
The Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-18a or Romans 12:9-16 Luke 1:39-56 Reflection: Happy Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary! In today’s passage from the Gospel of Luke (Luke 1:39-56), Mary,…
Scripture: Acts 19:1-8John 16:29-33 Reflection: Jesus said, “Take courage: I have conquered the world.” As I continue to reflect on my daily struggles, my decisions and events in my own life, I can now appreciate what he did for me –…
Scripture: Acts 1:1–11 Ephesians 1:17-23 Luke 24:46-53 Reflection: “They did him homage and then returned to Jerusalem with great joy, and they were continually in the temple praising God.” -Luke 24:53 The Ascension of Christ marks the end of his…
Scripture: Acts 18:23-28John 16:23b-28 Reflection: Apollos was a Jew, a native of Alexandria, an eloquent speaker and an authority on the Scriptures. We are told he had been instructed in the Way of the Lord and with ardent spirit, spoke…
Scripture: Acts18:1-8John 16:16-20 Reflection: You will weep and mourn, while the world rejoices; you will grieve, but your grief will become joy. -John 16:20 During the COVID-19 Pandemic, this scripture verse was most relevant. News broadcasts gave us the latest…
Scripture: Acts 17:15, 22—18:1John 16:12-25 Reflection: “Jesus said to his disciples: “I have much more to tell you, but you cannot bear it now. But when he comes, the Spirit of truth, he will guide you to all truth.” John…
Scripture: Acts 16:11-15John 15:26-16:4a Reflection: In our Scripture readings for today, we have a stark contrast to how the early Christians were received. In our first reading from Acts, Paul and his companions arrive in Philippi. There they meet a…