Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
One of the requirements before being ordained is what is called a canonical retreat. Such a retreat is required prior to ordination to the Diaconate and also prior to ordination to the Priesthood. Canonical … It is a retreat required by canon law and another requirement is that it has to be at least five (5) days long.
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Corpus Christi - The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
Not long ago, in the Midwest, a man named Gary passed away from cancer, at age 51. That’s tragic, but even worse, Gary had spent 25 years of his adult life in prison, until the Innocence Project appealed his conviction and had it thrown out. As he had maintained all those years, he had never committed any crime. In prison, though, he had decided to make the best of his unjust situation: He studied, earned high school and college diplomas, then turned around and taught fellow
Jun 75 min read
The Most Holy Trinity
A young man searched the mountains of Nepal in order to find a renowned holy man. Upon encountering the youth, the wise man inquired, “What can I do for you, young man?” The young seeker answered, “Sir, please explain God to me.” The holy man smiled broadly and said, “Young man, a God so easily explained is a God who should not be worshipped.”
May 315 min read
Pentecost
“Peace be with you.” In this short passage of four verses Jesus says those four words twice. Not only are these words repeated, but the Gospel passage itself is also a “repeat.” We heard this particular Scripture on a weekend just a few weeks ago. And so, there must be an important message here.
May 244 min read
The Ascension of the Lord
In one way, the Ascension of Jesus began an intermediate phase in the life of the Apostles. Jesus had taught them for three (3) years before His death and then again after Easter. After Jesus’ Ascension, the Holy Spirit had more to teach them. Even after Pentecost, they still had much to learn.
May 176 min read
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Have you ever met someone who had no hope? When I turn on the news, I think I see it in individuals whose homes were destroyed in a tornado or in a wildfire or in some other natural disaster ... they look utterly dejected ... in shock ... maybe with no hope.
May 106 min read
Fifth Sunday of Easter
Thoughtful reflection on our readings from Sacred Scripture today can reveal some pertinent information about the Church, the Body of Christ, here on earth. The First Reading from the Acts of the Apostles shows how a critical pastoral problem was solved by the early Church. The ministry of the Church included (and still includes) not only evangelization, but also works of charity.
May 34 min read
