Feast of St. Matthias, Apostle Matthias was the Eleven’s plus one, a latecomer to the party, although present from the start and most importantly as “one who accompanied us the whole time the… Continue reading →

Wednesday of the Fifth Week of Easter Jesus introduces the image of vine and branches. This image highlights a more intimate connection between us and Jesus. As the vine and its branches share… Continue reading →

Tuesday of the Fifth Week of Easter In times of confusion, turmoil, and conflict, the relief we seek is simply the absence of confusion, turmoil, and conflict. But such an absence is not… Continue reading →

Saturday of the Fourth Week of Easter I flubbed that line in today’s homily. But you know what I meant to say. Sometimes my mouth moves faster than my brain. And sometimes it… Continue reading →

Friday of the Fourth Week of Easter At the last supper, Jesus mentions his impending departure from his Apostles gathered with him at table. Naturally this news causes distress. Where are you going?… Continue reading →

Thursday of the Fourth Sunday of Easter We read in today’s gospel, “No slave is be greater than his master.” And then I go off on a line that wasn’t even in the… Continue reading →

Wednesday of the Fourth Week of Easter Young people sometimes ask mom and dad, “What do you want me to do when I grow up?” If they are assured of their parents’ love… Continue reading →

Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Easter After the martyrdom of Stephen, those scattered by the persecution of Christians primarily of Greek background arrive in other cities and communities. They first bring the… Continue reading →