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…
Scripture: Acts 15:1-2, 22-29Revelation 21:10-14, 22-23John 14:23-29 Reflection: My Lord and Savior; How often at mass have I reached out to someone in the next pew and said, “Peace be with you”? Or at least I did before the Pandemic. …
Scripture: Acts 16: 1-10John 15: 18-21 Reflection: “They traveled through the Phrygian and Galatian territory because they had been prevented by the Holy Spirit from preaching the message in the province of Asia.” If you are like me, I set…
Scripture: Acts 15:22-31John 15:12-17 Reflection: “…love one another as I love you…” As we continue to experience the risen Jesus this Easter Season we are today encouraged in our discipleship and our stewardship of the Good News of God’s love…
Scripture: Acts 15:1-6John 15:1-8 Reflection: What is John saying to us in this Gospel? This is an amazing and profound read, like much of John’s Gospel. Today, I would like to concentrate on two sentences. Remain in me, as I…