Feast of St. Matthias Scripture: Acts 1:15-17, 20-26 John 15:9-17 Reflection: For this feast of St. Matthias there is an element in the sacred scriptures that we will surely find » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Acts 16:1-10 John 15:18-21 Reflection: Today’s readings speak to me of the spiritual balancing act that Christians face. In John’s Gospel, Jesus reminds the disciples that the message » Continue Reading.
Scripture: 1 Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48 1 John 4:7-10 John 15:9-17 Reflection: When I was five years old, my Grandma, Margarita, had to chase me around the house in order to » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Acts 15:22-31 John 15:12-17 Reflection: "I chose you." It was traditional that disciples chose the rabbi under whom they wanted to study. Paul, the Apostle, boasts of how he » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Acts 14:19-28 John 14:27-31a Reflection: During this fifty-day season of Easter, we must believe that the resurrection of Jesus can make a difference in our daily life. Perhaps there » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Acts 15:1-6 John 15:1-8 Reflection: Embrace the Good Word A lot hinges on a few words in today’s readings. In John’s Gospel we hear the » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Acts 9:26-31 1 John 3:18-24 John 15:1-8 Reflection: In last Sunday’s gospel reading, Jesus described himself as the good Shepherd. This morning, Jesus says, "I am the true vine." » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Acts 13:44-52 John 14:7-14 Reflection: The Word of God is something nourishing. The Gentiles were delighted when they heard this and glorified the Word of the Lord. Acts of » Continue Reading.
Scripture: Acts 13:26-33 John 14:1-6 Reflection: Jesus: Our Way, Our Truth, Our Life Today’s Gospel selection is so true to life: like the early disciples, we can easily be caught » Continue Reading.
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8 John 14:6-14 Reflection: For prayerful Easter consideration: Am I a Christian leader? Am I willing to be another Christ? Can I believe that I am such » Continue Reading.