The image of Jesus as the good Shepherd has something to do with our own identity as children of God; “See what great love the Father has bestowed on us, that we are called children of God—and we are.” (1 John 3:1). The fact that we are his children gives…
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Today’s second reading is from the First Letter of St. Peter. St. Peter writes to Christians in far-flung areas in Asia Minor who were experiencing ostracism and persecution for their faith. The reading begins: If you are patient when you suffer for doing what is good, this is a grace…
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The humble person is usually loved and easily fits into any situation. But the proud person is usually looked upon with suspicion and disdain. The paradox is that despite the acknowledged better position of the humble, many people still continue to prefer arrogance to humility. The unfortunate thing is that…
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When you meet the Lord, you cannot remain indifferent. Paul met Jesus on his way, and that meeting changed him forever. The direction of his zeal did a 180-degree flip. He went from searching out Christians and hauling them in for justice before the Sanhedrin to searching them out to…
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In today’s First Reading (Acts 8:26-40), we encounter a profound moment of seeking: an Ethiopian official sitting in his chariot, reading the prophet Isaiah. Despite his high status and literacy, he remains in the dark about the heart of what he is reading until Philip asks, “Do you understand what…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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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…
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