Third Sunday of Easter

In our world today, it is easy to become blinded by sin and miss seeing Christ in our midst.  But just as he walked the streets of Nazareth growing up and walked along the road to Emmaus after his resurrection, Christ continues to walk among us today.

Second Sunday of Easter

When Christ returned he did not admonish Thomas, but offered his hands and his side to his disciple to touch.  He responded to Thomas with mercy - inviting him into an encounter in a way that would draw him into deeper faith. And Christ also comes to us again and again and again, mercifully inviting us into relationship with him regardless of what we demand or how often we fall away.

The Resurrection of the Lord

Everything we have been doing throughout Lent to prepare for today's celebration also gives us a foretaste of the fullness of life we will share with him at our own resurrection. By God's grace, we have been inwardly renewed by Lenten prayer, fasting, and slmsgiving.  Our minds and hearts have been lifted from the things of earth to the things of heaven. As disciples of the risen Christ, let us continue to "seek what is above," deepening our own participation here and now in the life he won for us through his cross and glorious resurrection.

Palm Sunday

As Lent comes to a close, we can think back to our Gospel of the First Sunday of Lent, where Jesus tells us that "One does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes forth from the mouth of God."  The events we hear about during this time are the climactic moments in the unfolding plan of our salvation.  By reading the Gospel accounts, we're invited to participate in them through this liturgy which makes them present to us, here and now.

Fifth Sunday of Lent

Standing up for what's right may bring praise and admiration, or lead to misunderstanding or even persecution. We can draw strength in these decisive moments from the knowledge that the one we follow is the resurrection and the life. Any risk we take in following him is worth it in the end.

Fourth Sunday of Lent

As we come to this midway point in Lent, let's open our eyes to the ways God is waiting to meet us with his healing love in the sacraments, and avail o urselves of this amazing grace.

Third Sunday of Lent

It's easy to become disgruntled like the Israelites when there is great pain and suffering around us. But through the ways that we care for one another and the peace that we find in prayer, the Father reminds us that he stands with us, granting us sustenance and grace.

Second Sunday of Lent

All of who I am and the skills that I have is a gift.  I was created by God and formed by others to hone certain dispositions and talents that have led to my accomplishments. When we come to realize that all we have is a gift, we are able to offer our lives back to be transfigured and glorified by God, who creates and gives all things.