Scripture: Acts 16:11-15John 15:26-16:4a Reflection: In our Scripture readings for today, we have a stark contrast to how the early Christians were received. In our first reading from Acts, Paul and his companions arrive in Philippi. There they meet a…
Scripture: Acts 15:1-2, 22-29Revelation 21:10-14, 22-23John 14:23-29 Reflection: My Lord and Savior; How often at mass have I reached out to someone in the next pew and said, “Peace be with you”? Or at least I did before the Pandemic. …
Scripture: Acts 16: 1-10John 15: 18-21 Reflection: “They traveled through the Phrygian and Galatian territory because they had been prevented by the Holy Spirit from preaching the message in the province of Asia.” If you are like me, I set…
Scripture: Acts 15:22-31John 15:12-17 Reflection: “…love one another as I love you…” As we continue to experience the risen Jesus this Easter Season we are today encouraged in our discipleship and our stewardship of the Good News of God’s love…
Scripture: Acts 15:1-6John 15:1-8 Reflection: What is John saying to us in this Gospel? This is an amazing and profound read, like much of John’s Gospel. Today, I would like to concentrate on two sentences. Remain in me, as I…
On Saturday, May 14, at St. Agnes Parish on Louisville, Kentucky, the Passionist Family of Holy Cross Province celebrated Father Phillip Donlan, CP's Ordination to the Priesthood.
Scripture: Acts 14:21-27 Revelation 21:1-5aJohn 13:31-33a, 34-35 Reflection: In the 13th chapter of John’s Gospel we read the following profound words: “My children, I will be with you only a little while longer. I give you a new commandment: love…
Feast of St. Matthias Scripture: Acts 1:15-17, 20-26John 15:9-17 Reflection: Two special events are celebrated in our readings today. One is a glimpse of community at its best when it is guided and inspired by the Holy Spirit. The other…
Scripture: Acts 13:26-33John 14:1-6 Reflection: Today’s Gospel invites us to feel consoled in Jesus Christ. We are led by Thomas’ question of Jesus to guard our hearts against any and all concerns. Thomas questioned Jesus by a simple statement, “we…
Scripture: Acts 13:13-25John 13:16-20 Reflection: In these days and weeks that follow Easter the image of “journeying” repeats itself time and again. We follow the disciples on the way to Emmaus. We hear the angel tell the disciples to go…