Daily Reflections
We are sometimes searching for proofs regarding the truth and mysteries of our faith. On this journey, given our human condition, there are obstacles which give rise to questions and doubts. But beyond that, doubt also shows our sincerity—our inner engagement with faith. Doubts are a sign of our vitality,…
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Jesus’ Appearance to Mary Magdalene: In today’s gospel reading, we are invited into a remarkable and poignant scene on Easter morning. After the conclusion of the sabbath the night before, Mary Magdalene and two other women purchased spices to anoint our Lord’s crucified body. But when they came to the…
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The death of Jesus on the Cross seemed like an untrammeled disaster to his followers who had left everything to join his company. But everything changed with the resurrection, which came to them as a great surprise. Even though Jesus spoke of it before his death as a coming fulfilment…
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“Everything is new, Lord, and nothing is the same, nothing is old.” Reflections on Pope Francis I have been reflecting on the passing of our Holy Father, Pope Francis, the past few days. God gave him the grace of being very present to his flock up to the last moment.…
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‘The Lord has risen indeed and has appeared to Simon!’ (Lk 24: 34) ‘When he was at table with them, he took the bread, and blessed, and broke it, and gave it to them and their eyes were opened, and they recognized him.‘ (Lk 24: 30-32) Introduction The readings are…
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Mary went and announced to the disciples, “I have seen the Lord,” and then reported what he had told her. (Jn 20:18). The Gospel of today, Easter Tuesday, ends with these beautiful lines. Recently, I had the opportunity to attend a mission trip to an orphanage serving individuals with various…
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I was bought off, bought for a huge sum of money – but I no longer know what to do with the lie. I relived that night, and my mind is in turmoil. The days that led to it were dreadful The work of stripping a man of all humanity…
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As we read today’s Gospel, we can see the wheels turning in the mind of St. John, “the beloved disciple,” as he recounts the story of Jesus’ resurrection. Mary Magdalene has returned, desolate, to the apostles, recounting a rolled-away tombstone, and an empty tomb. As they race to the spot,…
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Holy Saturday. A day of watchful waiting. The silence of the tomb. Jesus has descended Into Hell. For His mercy endures forever and wherever. For this holiest of Saturdays, I felt it would be fitting to reflect on Death, ours, and that of Jesus. A tough ask, and a tad…
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Driving up the hill of Aspetuck Ave, one could sense she was happening upon something very special. The quiet road was lined with trees as large and ancient looking as the mind can imagine. Up, up, until at last a scene out of a movie sat before me. A gorgeous…
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