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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…
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…