P. Bill Murphy, CP

The words of the “beatitudes” are familiar words, they are not new. They are the Good News, the gospel.

After hearing of John the Baptist’s death, Jesus is interrupted on his way to a place of prayer.

I imagine the Women of Galilee as close companions of Jesus, standing by the edges of the crowd answering the questions of women who hear Jesus and sharing with them their insights gained by their many experiences with him.

We are invited to transform the world by throwing light where there is shadow and sharing the nourishment that Christ gives.

Love one another as I love you. This is my commandment. No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.

The fountain of the Scriptures is bubbling with refreshment these days of Easter; in the Easter lectionary the abundance from its treasure chest is thrown open to us.