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…
On Saturday, May 14, at St. Agnes Parish on Louisville, Kentucky, the Passionist Family of Holy Cross Province celebrated Father Phillip Donlan, CP's Ordination to the Priesthood.
Scripture: Acts 14:21-27 Revelation 21:1-5aJohn 13:31-33a, 34-35 Reflection: In the 13th chapter of John’s Gospel we read the following profound words: “My children, I will be with you only a little while longer. I give you a new commandment: love…
Feast of St. Matthias Scripture: Acts 1:15-17, 20-26John 15:9-17 Reflection: Two special events are celebrated in our readings today. One is a glimpse of community at its best when it is guided and inspired by the Holy Spirit. The other…
Scripture: Acts 13:26-33John 14:1-6 Reflection: Today’s Gospel invites us to feel consoled in Jesus Christ. We are led by Thomas’ question of Jesus to guard our hearts against any and all concerns. Thomas questioned Jesus by a simple statement, “we…
Scripture: Acts 13:13-25John 13:16-20 Reflection: In these days and weeks that follow Easter the image of “journeying” repeats itself time and again. We follow the disciples on the way to Emmaus. We hear the angel tell the disciples to go…
Scripture: Acts 12:24-13:5a John 12:44-50 Reflection: “After being set apart by the Holy Spirit to travel, Barnabas and Saul were also sent on their way by the Holy Spirit.” Barnabas and Saul came from different backgrounds and experiences, and with…
Scripture: Acts 11:19-26John 10:22-30 Reflection: I recently went through an extremely difficult, painful time. In its midst, I didn’t feel the presence of God. I’d cry out in prayer, “God, where are you? Can’t you see? Help me!” I knew…
Scripture: Acts 11:1-18John 10:1-10 Reflection: The Shepherd Who Was Slain for His Sheep Is Truly Risen The gospels for the Fourth Sunday of Easter tell us of the Good Shepherd, and are divided into three parts, giving us…
Scripture: Acts 13:14, 43-52Revelation 7:0, 14b-17John 10: 27-30 Reflection: The Good Shepherd There is nothing like the sound of a friend’s voice, of someone we know and trust. A familiar voice assures us of a familiar presence, someone who is…