Praise the Lord, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus! With the joy of the Risen Lord in our hearts, we move forward with a single mission: to live and share the presence of Christ in our community. It is essential to remember that we cannot share Christ unless…
The whole crowd went in pursuit of Jesus, from one side of the lake to another. If I am honest, I knew that many people were seeking the miracle worker who had fed them the previous day. How could we forget the joy of that day and the sight of…
Stephen was filled with grace and power. St. Stephen, the first deacon and martyr of the church, was stoned to death in Jerusalem for his faith. Our first reading speaks of him as a disciple filled with grace and power who was working great signs and wonders among God’s people.…
On the Third Sunday of Easter, we draw close to the duo of the dejected disciples and witness their transformation from despair to rejuvenated hope. Without Jesus, we are lost and groping for meaning – but with Him, we are ensured of our ultimate destiny. Let us quicken our steps…
It is a common saying that it says, “Do not be afraid” or “fear not” 366 times in the Bible. Once for each day of the year, including leap year. And although I have never actually counted, I have no reason to doubt this. The Lord made it very clear…
In today’s first reading from Acts, we find Peter and the Apostles standing before the High Priest and the Sanhedrin. They are being interrogated for ignoring a direct order to stop preaching in Jesus’ name. Peter’s response is the heartbeat of our faith: “We must obey God rather than men.”…
In today’s Gospel (John 3:16–21), we continue to reflect on the journey of faith taken by Nicodemus. The passage brings us to the heart of a late-night encounter, an event that has resonated throughout history. Nicodemus, a man of notable status and learning, stands in the shadows. Despite his wealth…
The early Christian community described in the Acts of the Apostles offers a compelling vision of life rooted in communion. Acts 4:32 tells us that “the whole group of believers was of one heart and soul,” and that no one claimed private ownership of possessions. Instead, everything was held in…
Courage that Does Not Come from Ourselves: Witnessing to Christ can sometimes cost us more than we expect. For many believers, it has brought misunderstanding, rejection, and even persecution. Yet one truth should console us: Christ, who entrusted this mission to His followers, never abandons them. We may know this…
The heart of the early Catholic Church life in Jerusalem after the Resurrection of Our Lord is highlighted in our celebration of His Divine Mercy Sunday. A communal structure One of the great constants of the Catholic Church has been its reliance from inception that “[t]hey devoted themselves to the…