“For the love of Christ impels us…” (2 Cor. 5:14) | father.mulcahy.net
Today’s readings We English-speakers have just one word for time, but other languages have more; those languages recognize the different kinds of time. Most notably for us, because it is reflected in the New Testament, the Greek language has two … Continued
Today’s readings “Lord, by now there will be a stench.” That’s one of my favorite lines in scripture. It begs the question I want you to pray about this week, which is, “What in your life really stinks?” Because we … Continued
Today’s readings (I actually opted to use the Gospel of the Vigil, Luke 24:1-12, which is permitted) “Why do you seek the living one among the dead?” That was the question the men in white garments asked the women in … Continued
Tonight’s readings “You shall be my people, and I will be your God” (Ezekiel 36:28). I love that last line from the last of the Old Testament readings we heard tonight. There is a covenant, there has always been a … Continued
Today’s readings “Do not be amazed!” – I just love that line in the Gospel. We have to get behind the sentiment of that statement today if we are to really understand what this day is all about. We believe … Continued
Today’s readings We should glory in the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, in whom is our salvation, life and resurrection, through whom we are saved and delivered. During this Triduum journey, I have been reflecting in my homilies on … Continued
I have to let you in on a little secret tonight. Very often, when we preach a homily, the message ends up being for us preachers. It’s not that we set out to do that; actually if we thought about … Continued
Today’s readings To understand how significant the Resurrection event was, I think it’s helpful to try and put together a picture of how the disciples had to be feeling at this point. So prior to today’s Gospel selection, the women … Continued
Today’s readings “Why do you seek the living one among the dead?” That was the question the men in white garments asked the women in today’s Gospel reading. This is an important question for all of us people of faith … Continued
Today’s readings How quickly things have changed among Jesus’ followers. His disciples – even the chosen Twelve – have pretty much deserted him. They’ve either fled in fear, or else they have betrayed him, or denied that they knew him. … Continued
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