Scripture: Acts 9:31-42John 6:60-69 Reflection: Jesus then said to the Twelve, “Do you also want to leave?”Simon Peter answered him, “Master, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.We have come to believeand are convinced that…
Scripture: Acts, 9:1-20 John 6:52-59 Reflection: We don’t call it idolatry, but it can be. In our minds, often in the deep recesses, we each carry concepts of what we long for our lives. These are our plans, our hopes,…
Scripture: Acts 8:26-40John 6:44-51 Reflection: Philip ran up and heard him reading Isaiah the prophet and said, “Do you understand what you are reading?” –Acts 8:30 Jesus said to the crowds: “No one can come to me unless the Father…
Scripture: Acts 8:1-18 John 6:35-40 Reflection: Glory from Suffering, Joy from Sorrow, Life from Death Today’s first reading from the Acts of the Apostles recounts the tragic persecution of the early Church, the death and burial of St. Stephen —…
Feast of Saints Philip and James, Apostles Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8John 14:6-14 Reflection: By the time of the gospel of John is written, Christians had lived in the light of the Resurrection for a number of generations. Their collective faith…
Memorial of Saint Athanasius, Bishop, and Doctor of the Church Scripture: Acts 6:8-15John 6:22-29 Reflection: St. Stephen, the first Christian martyr was killed because of his teachings. He angered members of various synagogues, who then accused him of blasphemy at his trial.…
Scripture: Acts 5:27-32, 40-41 Revelation 5:11-14 John 21:1-19 Reflection: BREAKFAST ON THE SHORE One of the true gifts I have been given in my life has been the frequent opportunity (as part of my job at Catholic Theological Union) to…
Scripture: Acts 6:1-7John 6:16-21 Reflection: In today’s reading of John 6:16, we see the disciples in a boat on their way to Capernaum. A strong wind blows, and as they are three to four miles out, they see Jesus walking…
Scripture: Acts 5:34-42John 6:1-15 Reflection: Today we hear the story of Jesus’ multiplication of the loaves and fishes; a story which is found in all four Gospels. In this story there are subtle differences; Jesus takes the initiative to provide…
Scripture: Acts 5:27-33John 3:31-36 Reflection: ‘We must obey God rather than men’! This is a profound statement of faith coming out of the mouths of Peter and the Apostles. The Roman authorities were infuriated and wanted to put them to…