Feast of the Ascension of the Lord

(note: This feast is often observed on the Seventh Sunday of Easter instead of the Thursday before) “Men of Galilee, why are you standing there looking at the sky?” (Acts ...

The Seventh Sunday of Easter

“As you sent me into the world, so I sent them into the world.” Jn.17:18 “If you want to follow Jesus, you better look good on wood.” These words from ...

The Sixth Sunday of Easter

In today’s gospel, the disciples – the ones who had put all their hopes and trust in Jesus – are scared. Very, very scared. Jesus was having his last meal ...

The Fifth Sunday of Easter

   “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Have faith in God; have faith also in me.”  Jn. 14:1        Ukraine. According to CNN’s most recent reports, indiscriminate killings of civilians ...

Fourth Sunday of Easter

“I came so that you might have life and have it more abundantly.” Jn.10:10 Abundance. Isn’t that the goal for so many of us? Isn’t that the dream we wish ...

Third Sunday of Easter

“The two disciples recounted what had taken place on the way, and how Jesus was made known to them in the breaking of the bread.” Lk: 24:35 The Emmaus story, ...