Thursday of the Fourth Week of Easter
John 13:16-20
In the foot washing scene at the Last Supper, a beautiful image of apostolic communion in Christ toward the Father is given to the Church. … Read the rest
For the Love of the Church
Word and Eternal Life
Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Easter
John 12:44-50
… Read the restJesus cried out and said, “Whoever believes in me believes not only in me but also in the one who sent me, and whoever sees me sees the one who sent me.
The Father’s Hand
Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Easter
John 10:22-30
… Read the restThe feast of the Dedication was then taking place in Jerusalem. It was winter. And Jesus walked about in the temple area on the Portico of Solomon. So the Jews gathered around him and said to him, “How long are you going to keep us in suspense?
Freedom to Follow
Saturday of the Third Week of Easter
John 6:60-69
… Read the restThen many of his disciples who were listening said, “This saying is hard; who can accept it?”
Bread of Shalom
Thursday of the Third Week of Easter
John 6:44-51
… Read the restThe Jews murmured about him because he said, “I am the bread that came down from heaven,” and they said, “Is this not Jesus, the son of Joseph?
God Beyond Words
Ash Wednesday
Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18
…then the Lord God formed the man out of the dust of the ground and blew into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being.
Genesis 2:7
On Ash Wednesday, we remember our origins—that we are dust of the ground.… Read the rest
Children of the Goldsmith
4th Week in Ordinary Time, Wednesday (Year I)
Hebrews 12:4-7, 11-15
The dramatic parade of the “cloud of witnesses” in Hebrews 11 finds its finale in Jesus Christ, “the leader and perfecter of faith” (Hebrews 12:2).… Read the rest
Who is the “Son of David”?
9th Week in Ordinary Time, Friday
… Read the restAs Jesus was teaching in the temple area he said, “How do the scribes claim that the Messiah is the son of David? David himself, inspired by the holy Spirit, said:
‘The Lord said to my lord,
“Sit at my right hand
until I place your enemies under your feet.”’
Mysteries Too Deep
6th Week of Easter, Saturday
John 16:23-28
The Hour is Coming
“On that day” of rejoicing, Jesus says, “you will not question me about anything.” But on this day, “whatever you ask the Father in my name he will give you.”… Read the rest
Divine Friendship
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