The Annunciation of the Lord Scripture: Isaiah 7:10-14; 8:10Hebrews 10:4-10Luke 1:26-38 Reflection: As children, we often recited the “Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary” during May and October. Although I didn’t always understand what the titles or epithets for Our…
Scripture: Acts 4:32-351 John 5:1-6John 20:19-31 Reflection: There was no needy person among them,for those who owned property or houses would sell them,bring the proceeds of the sale,and put them at the feet of the apostles,and they were distributed to…
Scripture: Acts 4:13-21Mark: 16:9-15 Reflection: Tucked away in a grove of trees on the campus of St Anselm College in New Hampshire is a small cemetery where dozens of Benedictine monks are buried. It is a quiet spot with uneven…
Scripture: Acts 4:1-12John 21:1-14 Reflection: Experiencing someone coming back to life after you clearly knew they were dead has got to rock your world. A week earlier you were walking to Jerusalem with visions of triumphalism in your mind. You…
Scripture: Acts 2:14, 22-23Matthew 28:8-15 Reflection: You know how when you have an amazing experience, you must share that story with your friends and family, telling it over and over? Well, the Resurrection story is so exciting and life changing…
Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord Scripture: Acts 10:34a, 37-43Colossians 3:1-4 or 1 Corinthians 5:6b-8John 20:1-9 or Matthew 28:1-10 Reflection: Grace Filled Easter What lovely words from the Easter sequence, “Yes, tell us again, Mary: what did you…
Good Friday Scripture: Isaiah 52:13 – 53:12Hebrews 4:14 -16; 5:7-9John 18:1-19:42 Reflection: Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to my voice. -John 18:37 When I was a child, Good Friday was a very special and important day in our…
Holy Thursday Scripture: Exodus 12:1-8, 11-141 Corinthians 11:23-26John 13:1-15 Reflection: LENT IS OVER! For the past six weeks we have prayed, fasted and performed acts of kindness and service for God’s people. We begin the Sacred Triduum tonight with the…
Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-7John 12:1-11 Reflection: Mary Found Favor with God Every Sunday when we proclaim the Creed, we remind ourselves that we believe in the “Communion of the Saints.” But what does that mean? Often when I feel down or…
Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion Scripture: Mark 11:1-10 or John 12:12-16Isaiah 50:4-7Philippians 2:6-11Mark 14:1-15:47 Reflection: Todays’ liturgy begins with Christ’s entry into Jerusalem. After 3 years of incredible healings, miracles and raising people from the dead Jesus finally receives well…