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Conversion

Conversion

In today’s first reading from the Acts of the Apostles we hear the first of three different accounts of the conversion of St. Paul (Acts 9:1-20; 22:3-16; 26:2-18).  Paul was a zealous persecutor of...

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Outcasts

Outcasts

In today’s first reading from the Acts of the Apostles we hear how the early church continues its mission despite persecutions. Philip is one of the seven who was appointed with Stephen and the...

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The Bread of Life

The Bread of Life

All of us have probably used the expression “I am dying of hunger!”  While we probably were not literally dying for lack of food, we probably were very hungry.  In today’s Gospel Jesus states: “I am...

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The Testimony of Stephen

The Testimony of Stephen

Stephen was brought before the Sanhedrin where, as we heard yesterday, the whole council recognized that he was like an angel. When Stephen spoke in his own defense against the false accusations, he...

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Witnesses

Witnesses

In today’s first reading from the Acts of the Apostles Peter declares, “We are witnesses...as is the holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey him.”  When the apostles were ordered not to...

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The Light of the World

The Light of the World

This past Monday we experienced the movement from light to darkness to light as we experienced the solar eclipse.  This experience can help us to understand today’s Gospel and the Easter Mysteries. ...

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Hail Mary

Hail Mary

Today we celebrate the feast of the Annunciation of the Lord.  As we hear in today’s Gospel the angel Gabriel greets Mary with the words “Hail Mary and then announces to her, “Behold, you will...

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Emmaus

Emmaus

In the gospel reading for today we share the story of the two disciples on that first Easter heading home discouraged by the events that had unfolded with the death of Jesus. By the time that...

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Lasting Joy

Lasting Joy

In the gospel reading today we encounter a well-known scene. It is Sunday morning in the first light of the day, the third day since the crucifixion. Mary Magdalene is there to complete the burial...

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