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 because they knew them as “simple, uneducated” men. Earlier in…
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 Lord tutors the apostles. He helps them move through the…
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 any fear in their hearts…and when you think about it,…
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 intention of the author (or of the Spirit that inspired…
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 where he was buried. And, as she cared for His…
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 people are talking about the potential impact of the rise…
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 Easter! Jesus is risen, just as He said! Can we…
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 of silence, deep reflection, and trust in the midst of…
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 to have an amazing and bigger than life portrayal of…
Holy Thursday Scripture: Exodus 12:1-8, 11-141 Corinthians 11:23-26John 13:1-15 Reflection: Jesus was perfect, absolute, wholehearted and undefiled love for us from beginning to end. And he still is. This is what these three holiest days of the Church Year reveal.…