Fourth Sunday of Easter – Cycle B Read: Acts 4, 8-12 1 Jn 3, 1-2 Jn 10, 11-18 Reflection: Did you realize that sheep, even though rough in appearance, are fragile and naturally defenseless? Because of their shortsightedness they can only see 6 feet ahead. The shepherd must keep continual watch over them. A saving […]
Easter
Third Sunday of Easter–Cycle B April 19, 2018 “Peace be to you.” (Luke 24:36b) “Why are you troubled?” (Luke 24:38a) Calm and Tranquility Peace is like a seed that sows charity. In your peace garden, flowers of love and compassion spring up in warmth and light. Love and compassion in turn give glory to God by building […]
The Resurrection of the Lord–Cycle B April 1, 2018 “Jesus said, ‘So, you believe because you’ve seen with your own eyes. Even better blessings are in store for those who believe without seeing.’” (John 20:29) A Blindfold Belief Have you ever taken a blindfold walk? Someone takes your hand and leads you. You put your life in […]
Pentecost Sunday–Cycle A June 4 , 2017 “And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate to be with you always.” (John 15:16) Pentecost Advocate Promised Advocate descend from heaven like flames of fire. Enter our hearts and set them ablaze. Never again will you leave us orphaned. Tell us what […]
Seventh Sunday of Easter–Cycle A May 28, 2017 “When Jesus had said this, he raised his eyes to the heaven and said,…” (John 17:1a) How Do You Pray? Tranquility Surging, seething, surface storms, Waves of turbulence tumble downward to deep tranquility. Restlessness resting in the hushedness of the silence of the sea …heart to Heart. Sabbath […]