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. » Continue Reading.
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 » Continue Reading.
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 » Continue Reading.
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 » Continue Reading.
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 » Continue Reading.
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 » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Acts 2:14, 22-23Matthew 28:8-15 Reflection: Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid. Go tell my brothers to go to Galilee, and there they will see me.” Some » Continue Reading.
Easter Sunday of the Lord’s Resurrection Scripture: Acts 10:34a, 37-43Colossians 3:1-4 or 1 Corinthians 5:6b-8John 20:1-9 or Luke 24:1-12 Reflection: Why Do You Seek the Living One Among the Dead? Happy » Continue Reading.
Holy Saturday Easter Vigil Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2:2Genesis 22:1-18Exodus 14:15-15:1Isaiah 54:5-14Isaiah 55:1-11Baruch 3:9-15, 32-4:4Ezekiel 36:16-17a, 18-28Romans 6:3-11Luke 24:1-12 Reflection: “Then God said” As we celebrate Holy Saturday, it is a day » Continue Reading.
The Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ Scripture: Isaiah 52:13-53:12Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9 John 18:1-19:42 Reflection: Here at our beautiful St. Paul of the Cross Passionist Retreat Center we are privileged » Continue Reading.