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Today’s readings I just love this story about Zacchaeus! In particular, there are two main components of the story that really stand out for me as hallmarks of the spiritual life. The first is Zacchaeus’s openness. First, he is so … Continued
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. That was the entrance antiphon for this great Triduum of God’s mercy which began on Thursday … Continued
Today’s readings Caiaphas had no idea how prophetic his words were. Actually, as far as the intent of his words went, they were nothing but selfish. The Jews didn’t want to lose their standing with the Romans. As it was, … Continued
Today’s readings A king’s secret it is prudent to keep,but the works of God are to be made known with due honor. Today we hear the end of the story we have been reflecting on all week. Tobit and Tobiah’s … Continued
Today’s readings Sometimes when I’m preaching to children about a reading with light and darkness themes, I’ll ask them who is, or ever has been, afraid of the dark. As you can well imagine, most of the hands go up, … Continued
Today’s readings Palm Sunday is a Liturgy that can be a little puzzling. We start out on a seemingly triumphant note. Jesus enters Jerusalem, the Holy City, and the center of the Jewish religion; the city he has been journeying … Continued
Today’s readings Just as the saraph serpent was lifted up on a pole in the desert for the people to see, and thus live, so the Son of Man, Jesus Christ, was lifted up on the cross for the salvation … Continued
Today’s readings Last Sunday and today, we have a kind of theme going on in our Liturgy of the Word. Particularly in the Gospel readings, we have had the stories of two tax collectors. Last week, the tax collector drew … Continued
Today’s readings The Paschal Triduum, as you may know, is a long, three-day liturgy that begins with the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday, continues with the Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion on Good Friday, and concludes tonight, … Continued
Today’s readings Today’s two readings remind us of what Lent is all about. During Lent, we remember that our Lord, who came down from heaven to earth to save us from our sins and re-connect us with the love of … Continued
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