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In a recent study in England cited in a scientific journal tape recordings were made of thirty-one newborn infants and played for their mothers in a series, so that each time the mothers of the newborns heard five different babies cry in a row. In the first two days after her baby was born, twelve of the twenty-three mothers in the sample recognized their own baby’s cry.

One perfect Sunday morning, a priest couldn’t resist the urge to go fishing, so he called up the bishop with a fake raspy voice, saying he had laryngitis. The bishop said he would send another priest to take his Sunday Masses.

Signs ... they are discussed in today’s readings. And over the years, humans have developed many different kinds of signs to communicate important messages. Some signs welcome us or offer comfort. Others indicate restrictions and warnings. Our lives are filled with signs ... on streets ... on buildings and vehicles ...  even on roadside benches.

Many of you know that I love trivia … so here I go once again. And I ask that, for right now, please keep your answer to yourself. One of the Easter Gospels is referred to as the “Gospel of the Empty Tomb.” We have four to choose from, but which one is it?

Happy Easter! First, on behalf of Fr. Szolack, Fr. Olszewski, and myself, as well as Deacon Andy, Deacon Bob, and Deacon Toby, and the staff of both the parish and Our Lady of Hope Regional School, I’d like to welcome all of you to our celebration of Easter, here at Saint Agnes Church … Our Lady of Hope Parish, Blackwood …  a special welcome to any guests or family members who may be visiting us today … and welcome to all of our college students who may be home for Easter Bre

How do you prepare for the darkest hour of your life ... the last day of your life? Jesus knew that the end was coming and He knew that it would be painful ... heartbreak for his friends and followers ... a supposed triumph for those who distrusted and hated Him. After sharing a ritual meal with His friends and one last teaching about true service, Jess withdrew to a quiet place and prayed for a reprieve and then prayed for strength from above.

It is all about associations. The reason we are here tonight is because of the full moon over last weekend. Easter and the Jewish Passover fall on the first Sabbath after the first full moon of spring. The Jewish Passover began last Saturday at sundown, April 12, and continues to Easter Sunday, April 20. The associations are essential to understand what we're doing here.