Journey to Wholeness
Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord
Acts 1:1-11, Ephesians 1:17-23, Matthew 28:16-20
At the empty tomb and the Ascension in Luke’s writings, two men dressed in white suddenly appear and ask, “Why?” Heaven seems amused by these scenarios.… Read the rest
5th Week of Easter, Saturday
“If the world hates you, realize that it hated me first.”
John 15:18
From the moment of Christ’s birth, danger loomed as news of an infant king reached the ears of King Herod.… Read the rest
5th Week of Easter, Friday
John 15:12-17
“I have called you friends.”
Extraordinary words uttered by Jesus. Greek philosophers like Aristotle had already proven for centuries that friendship with the gods was impossible.… Read the rest
The Regina Caeli is a 12th century antiphon in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary that is prayed during the Easter season in place of the Angelus. A legend records that during a pestilence in Rome, while the Regina Caeli was being prayed in procession with her image, angels were heard singing along and an end was put to the plague.… Read the rest
Tuesday of the Fifth Week of Easter
John 14:27-31a
Today’s Gospel passage not only inspires the “three peas,” but also illuminates three P’s: peace, person, and power.
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you.… Read the rest
4th week of Easter, Saturday
John 14:7-14
“If you know me, then you will also know my Father.”
John 14:7
In an intimate friendship, there is a deep sense of feeling truly known and understood.… Read the rest
Friday of the Fourth Week of Easter
John 14:1-6
Facing his impending death, Jesus comforted his disciples, saying, “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You have faith in God; have faith also in me.”… Read the rest
Thursday of the Fourth Week of Easter
John 13:16-20
If you knew in detail what would happen tomorrow, would you plan for a favorable outcome?
Jesus had all the advantages of divine omniscience, yet he freely and knowingly welcomed Judas into his intimate circle of friends.… Read the rest