Monthly Archives: April 2015

Acts 13:13-25; Psalm 89:2-3, 21-22, 25, 27; John 13:16-20 Saint Pius V, Pope I am. (John 13:19) Jesus probably startled his disciples when he identified himself as “I am” and then delivered what seems to be a word problem: “Whoever receives … Continue reading →

Acts 4:8-12; Psalm 118:1, 8-9, 21-23, 26, 28-29; 1 John 3:1-2; John 10:11-18 4th Sunday of Easter I am the good shepherd. (John 10:11) This is the fourth of seven “I am” declarations that Jesus makes about himself in the … Continue reading →

O Saving Victim-played by Harold Parisher O saving Victim, opening wide, The gate of heaven to man below! Our foes press on from every side; Thine aid supply, thy strength bestow. To Thy great name by endless praise, Immortal Godhead, … Continue reading →

Acts 9:1-20; Psalm 117 John 6:52-59 Saint Fidelis of Sigmaringen, Priest and Martyr Steadfast is his kindness toward us. (Psalm 117:2) “Alleluia” resounds during this joyful season. Christ is risen from the dead! That’s good news, right? Do you know—really … Continue reading →

2nd Week of Easter Acts 5:17-26 Psalm 34:2-9; John 3:16-21 Go and take your place in the temple area, and tell the people everything about this life. (Acts 5:20) Was there ever a time when you felt trapped inside a … Continue reading →

Acts 4:32-35; Psalm 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24; 1 John 5:1-6; John 20:19-31 2nd Sunday of Easter or Sunday of Divine Mercy These are written that you may come to believe that Jesus is the Christ. (John 20:31) The Gospel writers were … Continue reading →

Acts 3:1-10; Psalm 105:1-4, 6-9 Luke 24:13-35 What are you discussing as you walk along? (Luke 24:17) You’ve heard of the expression “meeting someone where they’re at,” but what does that mean? You could say that it means first of … Continue reading →

Acts 2:14, 22-33 Psalm 16:1-2, 5, 7-11; Matthew 28:8-15 You have made known to me the paths of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence. (Acts 2:28) Have you watched a baby take its first step? It’s … Continue reading →

Exodus 14:15–15:1 (Psalm) Exodus 15:1-6, 17-18 Romans 6:3-11 Mark 16:1-7 He is going before you to Galilee; there you will see him. (Mark 16:7) Today we experience the silence of the tomb. Jesus appears to be “sleeping in death,” as … Continue reading →

Isaiah 52:13–53:12 Psalm 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-17, 25 Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9 John 18:1–19:42 Good Friday of the Passion of the Lord Carrying the cross himself, he went out. (John 19:17) Where do you see yourself, as Jesus walks the rough … Continue reading →