…”The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, "Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you." On this Divine Mercy Sunday, the promise of the Gospel is the gift of peace. Jesus entered into the room and brought them peace. It’s the same offer [...]
…”The Lord GOD is my help, therefore I am not disgraced; I have set my face like flint, knowing that I shall not be put to shame.” The first reading for our Palm Sunday celebration is a powerful reminder of God’s promise. The Lord God is our help…our salvation…our hope…and our strength. Given all the [...]
…”All, from least to greatest, shall know me, says the LORD, for I will forgive their evildoing and remember their sin no more.” Our first reading, this Fifth Sunday of Lent, from the Prophet Jeremiah gives us the hopeful promise of God’s mercy for us. At the same time, it also gives us a great [...]
…”do everything for the glory of God.” Saint Paul, in his letter to the Corinthians, calls us to be imitators of Christ. Imagine if we did everything – every word, every gesture, every thought – for the glory of God. We would all be making great choices AND our world, homes and community would be [...]
…”Job spoke, saying: Is not man's life on earth a drudgery? Are not his days those of hirelings? Remember that my life is like the wind; I shall not see happiness again.” The first reading, from the Book of Job, is somewhat fitting for the end of January/beginning of February in NE Ohio. Job names [...]
…”Brothers and sisters: I should like you to be free of anxieties.” The opening words of our second reading this weekend from Paul to the Corinthians is really a beautiful and powerful message. Always, the Lord wishes for us to be at peace in the Lord. This comes as we continue to make Christ the [...]
…"Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men." Then they abandoned their nets and followed him.” This weekend’s Gospel continues to remind us that we are all ‘called’ by God to a fuller and more abundant like in Christ. The Lord calls out to us to give us more blessings and opportunity. [...]
…”Nations shall walk by your light, and kings by your shining radiance. Raise your eyes and look about…” Today we celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany. The Magi were diligent in seeking the star and following where it lead. It brought them to the Christ. The first reading from the prophet Isaiah is a powerful [...]
…”Brothers and sisters: Rejoice always. Pray without ceasing. In all circumstances give thanks, for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus.” On this Gaudete Sunday, Saint Paul in our second reading lays out a great ‘recipe’ for our days and living. Rejoice…Pray… Give thanks! This is the will of God. Imagine [...]
…”Here is your God! He comes with power, the Lord GOD, who rules by his strong arm; here is his reward with him, his recompense before him. Like a shepherd he feeds his flock; in his arms he gathers the lambs, carrying them in his bosom, and leading the ewes with care.” The first reading [...]