Feast of St. Mark the Evangelist Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5b-14 Mark 16:15-20 Reflection: Many years ago, when I was a seminarian, I was introduced to a book entitled, Gospel Parallels. » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Acts 5:27-33 John 3:31-36 Reflection: In our Gospel reading for today, we hear testimony about Jesus, and the verse that struck me is: “For the one whom God sent » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Acts 5:17-26 John 3:16-21 Reflection: What are the three most beautiful words in the English language? “I love you.” What are the next three most beautiful words? “I forgive » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Acts 4:32-37 John 3:7b-15 Reflection: “The community of believers was of one heart and mind, and…they had everything in common.” (Acts 4:32) Today’s reading from the Acts of Apostles » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Acts 4:13-21 Mark 16:9-15 Reflection: “Go into the whole world and proclaim the Gospel to every creature” Mark’s gospel is likely the first of the gospels written, it is » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Acts 4:1-12 John 21:1-14 Reflection: With Jesus at the center of our lives, unimaginable things are possible. That is the message of our readings on this Friday of Easter » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Acts 3:11-26 Luke 24:35-48 Reflection: The Season of the Word of God It is a challenge to celebrate Easter for 50 days. It is the Scriptures, especially the gift » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Acts 3:1-10 Luke 24:13-35 Reflection: Sitting here, sheltering at home, and thinking about today’s readings, I’ll admit to you; I have favorites. And when it comes to favorite Gospel » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Acts 2:36-41 John 20:11-18 Reflection: “Woman, why are you weeping?” She said to them, “They have taken my Lord, and I don’t know where they laid him.” When she » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Acts 2:14, 22-23 Matthew 28:8-15 Reflection: Here we are at the beginning of the Octave of Easter. I don’t know about your Easter festivities but ours was vastly different » Continue Reading.