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…
Scripture: Acts 2:14, 22-33Matthew 28:8-15 Reflection: In my life I’ve seen the rise of sensationalism, conspiracy theories, and the like in the media. I can’t speculate the degree which the internet has contributed to this spreading of alternative theories. Is…
Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord Scriptures: Acts 10:34, 37-43 Colossians 3:1-4 or 1 Corinthians 5:6-8 John 20:1-9 Reflection One sentence hidden away in our scripture readings today should absolutely not be overlooked, for it powerfully expresses the…
Scripture: Isaiah 50:4-9aMatthew 26:14-25 Reflection: Today is traditionally known as “Spy Wednesday” at least it was when I was growing up in Ireland. However, that was a long time ago. Our son used to refer to those days as “the…