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…
Feast of St. Mark Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5b-14 Mark 16:15-20 Reflection: “Go into the whole world and proclaim the Gospel to every creature.” ~Mark 16:15 What a wonderful charge. And as human beings, we have so many possibilities of how…
Scripture: Acts 5:12-16Revelation 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19John 20:19-31 Reflection: Encountering Christ “The doors were shut where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews. Jesus came and stood in their midst, and *said to them, ‘Peace be with you’. He showed…
Scripture: Acts 4:1-12John 21:1-14 Reflection: Lord, Your words today shame me. Peter and John were so strong and eloquent facing down the Sadducees in the temple and healing in Your name. To my dishonor, fear of ridicule or confrontation…
As we witness the Passion of Jesus in the Ukrainian refugees, let us pray that peace will once again be theirs.
Scripture: Acts 3:11-26Luke 24:13-35 Reflection: It’s really quite humorous. Peter addressing the crowd with such self-assurance, such self-confidence in today’s first reading… he’s almost condescending! Not long before this speech before the Sanhedrin, however, it was poor Peter dropping the…
Scripture: Acts 3: 1-10Luke 24: 13-35 Reflection: On this third day after we have celebrated the great feast of the Resurrection of Christ, the scripture readings present us with two encounters with the Risen Christ. In our Gospel we’re told…
Scripture: Acts 2:36-41John 20:11-18 Reflection: In today’s Gospel reading, Mary of Magdala is outside of the tomb where Jesus was. She is weeping because even though the tomb is empty, her only conclusion at that point is that someone has…