The first disciples were transformed by the experience of the risen Christ in their lives. These ordinary neighbors – young adults or older adults, men, women, tax collectors, fisherman, day laborers, temple officials, wives, tent makers – suddenly became joyful...
The joy of the resurrection profoundly changed the lives of the first disciples. That joy was explosive in them. They felt compelled to announce and share their faith experience. Today’s reading from the Acts of the Apostles shows us Philip’s openness to being guided...
After witnessing Jesus’ many healings and even the multiplication of the loaves, the people continue to insist that they want a miraculous proof of who he is in order to obey or believe in him. The crowd then throws in his face that Moises continually provided the...
The apostles and first disciples were completely transformed by the experience of the risen Lord in their lives. Their joy was so explosive that they felt impelled to announce and share their experience. Joy, trust, witness, service, and hope became a way of life for...
The Old Testament is a description of God’s continuous fidelity to his people and the people’s almost constant disobedience and their willful wandering away from him. God sent the prophets and holy leaders to guide the people, but they continued to organize their...
