Sunday Readings: Acts 9.26-3; 1 John 3.18-24; John 15.1-8 “Abide in me as I abide in you. Just as the branch cannot bear fruit by itself unless it abides in the vine, neither can you unless you abide in me.” – John 15.4 A vine is a single plant. All its branches share the life its roots draw from the soil […]
Gospel Reflection for May 2, 2021 – 5th Sunday of Easter Read More »
Scripture Readings: Acts 4.8-12; 1 John 3.1-2; John 10.11-18 “I am the good shepherd. I know my sheep, and mine know me, just as the Father know me and I know the Father. I lay down my life for the sheep.” – John 10.14-15 Many of us live in close relationship with animals. We have met each others’
Gospel Reflection for April 25, 2021 – 4th Sunday of Easter Read More »
Friends, family, people we date all influence us as we grow and mature. These relationships can be both positive and negative. They can challenge who we think we are and who we want to be. They can push us into mistakes and teach us how to be better people. More importantly, relationships can teach us
Music and the Gospel: “Meant To Be,” Bebe Rexha, ft. Florida Georgia Line Read More »
Tomorrow is a world-wide day to honor and support Earth. We suggest three websites to help you and your family think about your responsibility for our common home. May Earth Day be a blessing to you and may you be a blessing to Earth. Catholic Climate CovenantEarth Day 2021Laudato Si’, exhortation of Pope Francis. Especially
Sunday Readings: Acts 3.13-15,17-19; 1 John 2.1-5; Luke 24.35-48 The two disciples returned to Jerusalem and explained to the eleven and those gathered with them what had happened on the road to Emmaus and how Jesus was known to them in the breaking of bread. While they were still speaking about this, he stood in their midst
Gospel Reflection for April 18, 2021 – 3rd Sunday of Easter Read More »
In high school many people come together to form their own social groups. These groups, or cliques, often have expectations about how to dress and act and who to include as a friend. Sometimes we have to sort out who we really are and who we like regardless of what other people expect. The song
Music and the Gospel: “Who Says,” Selena Gomez & The Scene Read More »
Sunday Readings: Acts 4.32-35; 1 John 5.1-6; John 20.19-31 Jesus said to the disciples, “Peace be to you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” He breathed on them, saying, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive people’s sins, they are forgiven them; if you hold them bound, they are held bound.”
Gospel Reflection for April 11, 2021 – 2nd Sunday of Easter Read More »
Jesus calls forth their best selves in his disciples and sends his friends forth to spread the good news of his resurrection. Thomas touches the risen Jesus’ wounds and believes. SPIRIT extends the call that echoes down the centuries to continue Jesus’ mission, to go forth, and help our neighbors during times of need and
Music and the Gospel: “We Got The Power,” Gorillaz – 2nd Sunday of Easter Read More »
Easter celebrates Jesus’ resurrection from the dead and new life. The word resurrection means awakening. Easter calls us to pay attention to holy moments, both in and outside church, and reflect on their meaning. The song “Your Grace Finds Me” is about a renewed sense of awakening and the realization that God’s grace is everywhere. Key lines: It’s
Music and the Gospel: ” Your Grace Finds Me,” Matt Redman Read More »
Scripture Readings: Acts 20.34, 37-43; Colossians 3.1-4; John 20.1-9 “While it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb. She saw that the stone had been moved away, so she ran off to Simon, Peter, and the beloved disciple and told them.” – John 20.1-2 Our world is global now. Our story of creation is much
Gospel Reflection for April 4, 2021 – Easter Sunday Read More »