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Scripture: Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-481 John 4:7-10John 15:9-17 Reflection: In truth, I see that God shows no partiality. Rather, in every nation whoever fears him and acts uprightly is acceptable to him. -Acts 10:34,35 This I command you: love one…
Scripture: Acts 16:1-10John 15:18-21 Reflection: Witnessing Jesus These Easter days’ readings from the Acts of the Apostles continue to impress upon us that St. Paul was truly a zealous traveling missionary who, along with a variety of companions, went from…
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8John 14:6-14 Reflection: It might be argued that Thomas’ principal service in the gospel is to show us that even the faithful have doubts. What is more, his story shows us that faith can exist without any…
Memorial of Saint Athanasius, Bishop, and Doctor of the Church Scripture: Acts 15:7-21John 15:9-11 Reflection: Athanasius lived in Alexandria, Egypt in the fourth century. He became secretary to the bishop of Alexandria, was ordained, and then was named a bishop…
Scripture: Acts 15:1-6John 15:1-8 Reflection: Jesus’ analogy of the vine and the branches reminds me when we toured a winery. Our guide walked us through the grape arbors and explained the importance of caring for the vines. Not all growth…
Scripture: Acts 14:19-28 John 14:27-31a Reflection: “’Peace’ is my farewell to you, my peace is my gift to you….” We find these words that begin today’s gospel to be powerfully consoling and immensely reassuring not only because they speak to…
Memorial of Saint Catherine of Siena, Virgin & Doctor of the Church Scripture: 1 John 1:5–2:2Matthew 11:25-30 Reflection: Start being brave about everything. Drive out darkness and spread light.Don’t look at your weaknesses. Realize instead that in Christ crucified you…
Scripture: Acts 9:26-311 John 3:18-24John 15:1-8 Reflection: Happy Springtime! I hope wherever you hail from these days you are able to enjoy the colors and sounds and warmth that Mother Nature has blessed us with during this Eastertide. Our scriptures…
Scripture: Acts 13:44-52John 14:7-14 Reflection: Whoever has seen me has seen the Father… These final discourses in John’s gospel focus not so much on what Jesus did, but on who Jesus is and what he does in and through us. …
Feast of St. Mark, Evangelist Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5b-14Mark 16:15-20 Reflection: Courage Today the Church celebrates the Feast of St. Mark, whose Gospel is the earliest of the four evangelists. Mark’s Gospel is symbolized by the lion (Matthew, Luke and…