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An author I recently read wrote about these Sundays in the latter part of May and early part of June as “spiritual spinach” evoking the image of Popeye and the spinach that gave him strength to overcome his enemy Bluto. With the help ofeating... More Info →

“God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him mightnot perish but might have eternal life.” (John 3,16) Today our gospel message begins with thisvery beautiful revelation of God’s love for humanity... More Info →

“Come, Holy Spirit, come!” As we celebrate Pentecost Sunday our communal cry is forthe Holy Spirit to come to us and renew us in our faith, hope and love for God. In the course of our daily lives we become weighed down by the cares and... More Info →

This Sunday we celebrate the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord. For forty days we have been living in the joy of our new life in Christ that we celebrated at Easter. We have been examining the meaning of this new life that is given to us... More Info →

When we hear that someone we love is going to visit us and make an extended stay withus, it is a sign of love and esteem for that person that we would prepare for their arrival. We want to make a good impression on that person and to present our... More Info →

     “I am the Way.”  The writing from the late first century, early second century of the early Church, entitled, The Didache, or the Teaching of the Twelve Apostles, begins with these words:  “Two Ways there are,... More Info →

     Today Jesus reminds us in the gospel that “I am the gate for the sheep.”  This is a beautiful image for us to reflect upon in prayer.  It reminds us of how the Good Shepherd will gather his sheep into the... More Info →

     We often face disappointments in our lives.  It is easy for us to get caught up in the fantasy of what we think is supposed to happen in our lives.  Perhaps we get caught up in plans to attend a certain college... More Info →

     ““Peace be with you.”   When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side.”  Today in our Gospel reading, Jesus reveals to the disciples the wounds that he has suffered in love.  ... More Info →

     He lives!  Jesus Christ is risen today!  These few words awaken a great hope within us today as they did for the disciples over two thousand years ago when they were first proclaimed by the first witnesses to... More Info →