Category Archives: Easter

May 01 2021

Hardworking St. Joseph

Click here for daily readings This day has always been one of the most special dates on my calendar. As a young adult, I made an effort to foster a close relationship with Mary and Joseph, and today we get to celebrate th...

Apr 30 2021

Beginnings Without Endings

Click here for daily readings We all love good stories with satisfying endings. But it seems Jesus is the Master at building tension and leaving us to find the conclusion through prayer and reflection – sometimes d...

Apr 29 2021

We Were Made to Serve

Click here for daily readings In today’s Gospel, Jesus’ talk of slaves and masters can seem a bit controversial- especially since He seems to suggest that slaves are lesser than their masters, rather than equa...

Apr 28 2021

A Light in the Darkness

Click here for daily readings I stood outside, shivering a little against the chilly night air. Many people stood around me in the dark, all silent. Through a break in the crowd, I could see the fire-lit faces of the priests and...

Apr 27 2021

Faith Is the Answer

Click here for daily readings In today’s Gospel we hear from the Jews the question, “How long are you going to keep us in suspense?” Even though Jesus does not answer that question directly in the Gospel...

Apr 26 2021

I Am the Gate

Click here for daily readings In today’s Gospel reading, Jesus tells His disciples: “I am the gate. Anyone who enters through me will be safe. . . . I have come so that they may have life and have it to the fu...

Apr 25 2021

Listen for His voice

Click here for daily readings Imagine this: The God of the Universe, the Creator who came in human flesh, chose to speak to you about Himself. And the image He chooses to represent His infinite majesty and goodness is a ...

Apr 24 2021

Does This Shock You?

Click here for daily readings Can you imagine? In today’s First Reading, we hear of Peter traveling, performing miracles, changing people’s hearts, and people having conversions of faith. After seeing th...

Apr 23 2021

Instrument of God

Click here for daily readings The readings today mention arguing, threats, and persecution. Those same readings emphasise faith, trust, baptism, learning, resurrection and Eucharist. “Why are you persecutin...

Apr 22 2021

Nourished By the Bread of Life

Click here for daily readings How ironic, I am writing this reflection on the Bread of Life—the Bread that comes down from heaven, the Living Bread, and Flesh for the World—in Adoration with my belly rumbling ...

Apr 21 2021

Hunger

Click here for daily readings “I’m hungry Mama,” complains Rolly, the little Dalmatian puppy in the classic 101 Dalmatians film. How often, as a mother of 6, do I hear these words every day. Someone is ...

Apr 20 2021

Jesus is the Bread of Life

Click here for daily readings A while back, I went through a faith reversion and I was participating in a small faith sharing group. One morning I told the group I had felt empty when I went to a non-Catholic church for a...

Apr 19 2021

The Work of God

Click here for daily readings “This is the work of God, that you believe in the one he sent.” John 6:29b I have spent many years working in different professions. I’ve worked in secular professions and i...

Apr 18 2021

Take your troubles to the Risen One

Click here for daily readings A long year has sputtered out during the holy season of Lent. Conflicting messages about the end or the resurgence of the pandemic… Life-changes and unexpected transitions… Wor...

Apr 17 2021

It Is I, Do Not Be Afraid

Click here for daily readings How do you suppose the apostles felt that night? I mean, think about it. Your Rabbi and friend was just brutally killed. The Jews might come for you next because you knew him. You’re pro...

Apr 16 2021

I Can Overcome

Click here for daily readings One of my earliest memories is of watching the news on television. It was the late 1960’s, and we had only three TV channels in those days—this was in France—and they were ...

Apr 15 2021

Obedience to God

Click here for daily readings In today’s reading, Peter and the Apostles were brought before the Sanhedrin. The high priest admonished them, saying they were not to preach in Jesus’ name. Peter responded: &ldq...

Apr 14 2021

Human or Spiritual?

Click here for daily readings I really enjoy Eastertime. It is really brought to life when we read the Acts of the Apostles every day! It also brings to life what they did and what we should be doing. A couple of verses b...

Apr 13 2021

Change In Community

Click here for daily readings Imagine a parish where you walk in and are greeted at the door by a smiling face who welcomes you and directs you to a seat that is reserved just for you. Imagine that those around you aren&...

Apr 12 2021

Death to Life

Click here for daily readings “Every baptized person should consider that it is in the womb of the Church where he is transformed from a child of Adam to a child of God.”– St. Vincent Ferrer –&nbsp...