Memorial of St. Joseph the Worker Scripture: Genesis 1:26b-2:3Matthew 13:54-58 Reflection: Where did he get such wisdom and mighty deeds? Is he not the carpenter’s son? Jesus’ neighbors were puzzled and upset that this man from their town, who grew…
Scripture: Acts 5:17-26John 3:16-21 Reflection: A gentile came up to the great rabbi Hillel and challenged him: “Teach me the Torah while I stand on one foot.” Hillel responded: “That which you hate, do not do to others. That is…
Memorial of Saint Catherine of Siena, Virgin & Doctor of the Church Scripture: Acts 4:32-37John 3:7b-15 Reflection: The soul is in God and God is in the soul. God is closer to us than water is to a fish. –…
Scripture: Acts 4:32-37John 3:7b-15 Reflection: As they prayed. The place where they were gathered shook, and they were filled with the Holy Spirit and continued to speak the word of God with boldness. During these post-resurrection days, the scriptures…
Scripture: Acts 5:12-16Revelation 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19John 20:19-31 Reflection: For the first few Sundays of Easter, our Gospel readings are accounts of the appearances of the Risen Jesus to His disciples. We don’t usually associate these appearances with healing, as we…
Scripture: Acts 4:13-21Mark 16:9-15 Reflection: How easily we judge by appearances according to our own set expectations! The Sanhedrin wouldn’t believe Peter and John’s testimony or the miracles they performed because they knew them as “simple, uneducated” men. Earlier in…
Scripture: Acts 4:1-12John 21:1-14 Reflection: The gospel stories during these days of Easter are like a tutorial. They help us deepen our understanding of Jesus’ life and ministry. The Risen Lord tutors the apostles. He helps them move through the…
Scripture: Acts 3:11-26Luke 24: 35-48 Reflection: The Easter Octave: “Peace Be With You…” In almost all his Resurrection appearances, Jesus greets his disciples with “peace.” He seems eager to dispel any fear in their hearts…and when you think about it,…
Scripture: Acts 3:1-10Luke 24:13-35 Reflection: In scriptural texts, when we read of the ‘days’ of the week my mind goes to the creation narrative. It may never have been the intention of the author (or of the Spirit that inspired…
Scripture: Acts 2:36-41John 20:11-18 Reflection: Most of Jesus’ other disciples had run away, but not Mary Magdalene. She stayed with Him throughout his torture and gruesome death. So, she knew where he was buried. And, as she cared for His…