Monthly Archives: April 2014

Acts 5:17-26;Psalm 34:2-9; John 3:16-21 Saint Pius V, Pope The Sadducees, filled with jealousy, laid hands upon the apostles and put them in the public jail. (Acts 5:17-18) How would you describe the feeling of jealousy? To some, it is … Continue reading →

2nd Sunday of Easter or Sunday of Divine Mercy Acts 2:42-47;Psalm 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24; 1 Peter 1:3-9; John 20:19-31Many wonders and signs were done through the apostles. (Acts 2:43) “Miracles.” What does this word bring to mind for you? Spectacular … Continue reading →

Psalm 118:1-2, 4, 22-27;Acts 4:1-12;John 21:1-14 In his name this man stands before you healed. (Acts 4:10) Set aside for a minute Peter and John’s arrest and their night in custody. Ignore the leaders’ and elders’ indignation and the bystanders’ … Continue reading →

Thursday within the Octave of Easter Psalm 8:2, 5-9;Acts 3:11-26;Luke 24:35-48 You are the children of the prophets and of the covenant. (Acts 3:25) Noticing that a crowd has gathered around the man whom they have just cured, Peter takes … Continue reading →

Wednesday within the Octave of Easter Acts 3:1-10; Psalm 105:1-4, 6-9;Luke 24:13-35 Their eyes were prevented from recognizing him. (Luke 24:16) Let’s not be too hard on poor Cleopas and his companion. It had been a devastating several days. As … Continue reading →

Psalm 33:4-5, 18-20, 22;Acts 2:36-41;John 20:11-18 The promise is made to you and to your children and to all those far off. (Acts 2:39) Imagine you had a friend who was always true to his word. When he said he would … Continue reading →

Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord On the first day of the week, Mary of Magdala came to the tomb. (John 20:1) It’s Easter Sunday. Today, we celebrate the fact that more than two thousand years ago, Jesus’ … Continue reading →

Holy Thursday: Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14; Psalm 116:12-13, 15-18; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26; John 13:1-15 Not only my feet, but my hands and head as well. (John 13:9) Science has shown that if you walk barefoot … Continue reading →

Isaiah 50:4-9; Psalm 69:8-10, 21-22, 31, 33-34;Matthew 26:14-25 One of you will betray me. (Matthew 26:21) Lord Jesus, you really know how to upset people. “One of you will betray me”—what a bombshell! Sure, your disciples are aware that someone … Continue reading →

Tuesday of Holy Week Isaiah 49:1-6;Psalm 71:1-6, 15, 17; John 13:21-33, 36-38 It is too little … (Isaiah 49:6) “It’s just not enough. It’s not big enough, not awesome enough.” That must be what God thinks when he looks at … Continue reading →