11 Feb – Dedication of the Cathedral of the Good Shepherd Lv 13:1-2,44-461 Cor 10:31-11:1Mk 1:40-45 Feeling sorry for him, Jesus stretched out his hand… In today’s gospel reading, we see both the human and divine natures of Jesus. I am particularly struck by the words used to describe how Jesus feels when He sees... Continue Reading →
1 April, Saturday — Choice
Saturday of the 5th Week of Lent Eze 37:21-28Jn 11:45-56 “I will be their God, they shall be my people.” Jesus came to save mankind from sin and death. He told the Jews that he was their God -- the I AM. In fact, Jesus made many statements that were either outrageous or true. He... Continue Reading →
31 March, Friday — Waiting for Godot
Friday of the 5th Week of Lent Jer 20:10-13Jn 10:31-42 …let me witness the vengeance you take on them, for I have committed my cause to you. When I was in my twenties, I broke off an engagement to someone I loved because of enmity with his family. It marked a turning point in my... Continue Reading →
30 March, Thursday — On Dissonance
Thursday of the 5th Week of Lent Gen 17:3-9Jn 8:51-59 “Now we know for certain that you are possessed.” I have a dog called Tommy. He will be 10 this year. Tommy is a Labradoodle, a breed that has an incredible capacity for word recognition. His ability to understand what I am saying to him... Continue Reading →
29 March, Wednesday — Can we open to His Word?
Wednesday of the 5th Week of Lent Dan 3:14-20,24-25,28Jn 8:31-42 “If you make my word your home you will indeed be my disciples, you will learn the truth and the truth will make you free” 1986: Fake names for Ferdinand and Imelda Marcos – implicated and fined 1999: Japanese ‘shredding party’ – Destroyed key investigation... Continue Reading →
28 March, Tuesday — Can we open to His Word?
Tuesday of the 5th Week of Lent Num 21:4-9Jn 8:21-30 As he was saying this, many came to believe in him. I am a huge fan of good homilies. During the entrance procession, as the priest professes into the church, I tip-toe to see who the Celebrant is. Many, many times, I’ve turned to my... Continue Reading →
27 March, Monday — We judge too easily
Monday of the 5th Week of Lent Dan 13:1-9,15-17,19-30,33-62Jn 8:1-11 “If there is one of you who has not sinned, let him be the first to throw a stone at her.” Did she sin? – Yes Did she get caught sinning? – Yes Was she repentant? – Yes It does seem like a perfect ending... Continue Reading →
26 March, Sunday — On Lent
5th Sunday of Lent Eze 37:12-14Rm 8:8-11Jn 11:1-45 “..when I open your graves and raise you from your graves… And I shall put my spirit in you, and you will live, and I shall resettle you on your own soil...” Every Lent, I try to fast from anger. In my head, I see myself wandering... Continue Reading →
25 March, Saturday — Be Courageous
25 Mar – Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord The annunciation to the Blessed Virgin Mary by Gabriel the archangel that she was to be the Mother of God (Luke 1), the Word being made flesh through the power of the Holy Spirit. The feast probably originated about the time of the Council of... Continue Reading →
24 March, Friday – Our Identity
Friday of the 4th Week of Lent Wis 2:1,12-22Jn 7:1-2,10,25-30 “You know me, and you know where I come from? But I have not come of my own accord; he who sent me is true, and him you do not know. I know him, for I come from him, and he sent me.” There will... Continue Reading →
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