Third Sunday of Easter Gospel of John 21:1-19 I have been called many things; son, brother, husband, and father are the obvious ones. These titles are mostly universal and, to be honest, do not require a whole lot of effort to obtain. They are assigned more than they are earned. For example, I was bornContinueContinue reading “I Have Been Called Many Things”
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Not an Either-Or Scenerio
Holy Thursday Gospel of John 13:1-15 I have desperately been seeking joy this Lenten season. I have been diligent, though not perfect, in my Lenten commitments and I have struggled to remain true to the spirit and purpose of the desert journey to which Holy Mother Church has called us all. Yet, despite my successesContinueContinue reading “Not an Either-Or Scenerio”
Palm Sunday
Gospel at the Procession Luke 19:28-40 Today is the beginning of Holy Week, the most solemn week of the liturgical year. Today, Palm Sunday, we, as the body of Christ, enter into a period of sacred reflection in preparation for a joyous celebration. Some of us are urgently looking forward to a fresh hot cupContinueContinue reading “Palm Sunday”
Much Like a Lemon Meringue Pie
5th Sunday of Lent Gospel of St. John 8:1-11 Today’s Gospel in John is layered, intricate, and laced with strategically placed subtleties of truth, mercy, and calls to obedience. When the ingredients of this Gospel are mixed with the current realities of our lives, both personal and communal, it is any wonder that the resultingContinueContinue reading “Much Like a Lemon Meringue Pie”
The Prodigal Son
4th Sunday of Lent Gospel of St. Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 The Parable of the Prodigal Son is one of the most well-known parables of Jesus, and not just in Christian circles. There are numerous cultural examples of this parable being re-told throughout history and in many different cultural mediums. Charles Dickens’ novel, Great Expectations, theContinueContinue reading “The Prodigal Son”
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