Category Archives: Sunday Reflection

The Ascension is the fulfillment of Jesus’ conversation with the Father found here in the Gospel according to John. It is not just that he ascends into heaven somewhere beyond the clouds; Jesus re-enters into the full presence of God … Continue reading →

Some thoughts on today’s scripture – John 14: 15-21             Jesus is aware that the imminent loss of his physical presence will be a big blow for his disciples. He reassures them “‘I will not leave you orphaned”. The loss of … Continue reading →

Some thoughts on today’s scripture – John 14: 1-14      Last week Jesus shows us his divine nature by stating “I AM the gate of the sheepfold” along with other I Am sayings: …the bread of life…the living water…etc.  This passage (vs.6) … Continue reading →

Some thoughts on today’s scripture — John 10: 1-10. We begin today to consider two images that Jesus gives of himself: the first is that of a gate and the second that of a shepherd.             The ‘I am’ sayings of … Continue reading →

                 Alleluia, Christ is Risen! The Lord is risen                    indeed, Alleluia! Acts 2:14a, 22-32 – This is part of Peter’s first sermon, given at Pentecost. The Holy Spirit had just come down from heaven and the crowd was in an uproar, yelling that … Continue reading →

Easter reminds us that after the darkness, there is always light. This year, in 2023, when our world seems so challenging and uncertain, I pray that you feel the peace and love of God at Easter. We are here at … Continue reading →

Palm Sunday: Life Transformed The journey through Lent into Easter is a journey with Jesus. We are baptized into his life, self-giving, and death; then, we rise in hope to life transformed. This Lent, communities are invited to walk with … Continue reading →

Lent 4: Life Transformed The journey through Lent into Easter is a journey with Jesus. We are baptized into his life, self-giving, and death; then, we rise in hope to life transformed. This Lent, communities are invited to walk with … Continue reading →

Lent 3: Life Transformed The journey through Lent into Easter is a journey with Jesus. We are baptized into his life, self-giving, and death; then, we rise in hope to life transformed. This Lent, communities are invited to walk with … Continue reading →

Lent 2: Life Transformed The journey through Lent into Easter is a journey with Jesus. We are baptized into his life, self-giving, and death; then, we rise in hope to life transformed. This Lent, communities are invited to walk with … Continue reading →