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Catechist BlogThe Spirit and Truth
The gospel for today is part of a longer section of John’s Gospel known by various names, but is easily understood and seen as a final farewell to His disciples as his arrest in Gethsemane is lingering on the horizon. It has formed the daily gospels for a while now....
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Generosity
In his book Out of Solitude: Three Meditations on the Christian Life, the late Henri Nouwen writes this: “When we honestly ask ourselves which person in our lives mean the most to us, we often find that it is those who, instead of giving advice, solutions, or cures,...
Reopening Masses and Returning to Ministry
As the parish begins to make plans for parish life post-pandemic and open up Masses, it’s time for you to begin to think about becoming involved and volunteering for ministries. Volunteering at Mass is a beautiful way to share your warm smile and gifts, to grow in...
Martyr, Witness, Missionary
There are many different ways to be witnesses and/or missionaries. In the 1st reading from Acts we hear about Paul and his companions who are traveling missionaries. They have just traveled across Asia Minor and are now sailing from Troas, close to the ancient city...
Unconditional Love
In today’s Gospel, Jesus goes on specifying what He means by love. For Him, love is a free gift, a generous donation. Giving life implies an inner detachment, unlimited generosity, and total solidarity. This love has been the experience of many men and women of...
The Love of Christ
Many, many years ago there was a great wizard who longed for a wife and family. Though he was good and kind, he intimidated every woman he met, who feared that they could never be an adequate wife to such a brilliant sage. So, the wizard decided to use his science in...
Salvation, Dissension
“Unless you are circumcised according to the Mosaic practice, you cannot be saved.” Today in our first reading from Acts we hear the story of the first great controversy in the church. Luke describes it as “no little dissension and debate” so it was a knock-down,...
Peace
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you.” As Christians and particularly as a Franciscans we are called to not only pray for peace but also to work for peace: “Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.” In today’s Gospel Jesus offers us His gift of peace. ...
Community
A new pastor was named for a small parish. The minister was told that it was a ‘dying” church: it wasn’t growing, the small congregation could barely pay its bills, its days were numbered. But in getting to know the congregation, the pastor saw something else: “I...