Jargon – those specialized words and expressions that we sometimes use without even being aware of it. As a Roman Catholic liturgist I occasionally catch myself referring … Read More
Sunday Readings
Writers help us learn how God works
This week’s readings from the Acts of the Apostles and Matthew’s Gospel recount the historical occurrence of Jesus ascending to the Father. He does this in the … Read More
Jesus tells us what we are to do
“If you love me, you will keep my commandments.” Usually when we think of commandments we think of the Ten Commandments, but those commandments are found in … Read More
Answer the call to share Christ’s light
On this Fifth Sunday of Easter, as we continue to celebrate the new life offered to us through the resurrected Christ, we hear these words: “You are … Read More
Follow Jesus’ model of leadership
The author of a commentary on this week’s Gospel writes, “Jesus is the model for all who are called to leadership.” This week’s readings contain a number … Read More
‘Weep with those who weep’
In his Spiritual Exercises, St. Ignatius of Loyola counsels the retreatant, when the time comes for considering the Resurrection, to realize that the Risen Christ plays the … Read More
Is seeing required for belief?
“Seeing is believing.” We’ve heard it said a thousand times. But is this what we, as Christians, really believe? This week’s readings seem to beg the question. … Read More
He is risen, he is risen, indeed!
What is happening? Today there is a great silence over the earth, a great silence, and stillness, a great silence because … the earth was in terror … Read More
Crosses come in many forms
They opened her up, and then closed her. The cancer has spread; there’s nothing they can do. Sentenced to death, her passion has begun. The woman is … Read More
Grasp the lesson in the tale of Lazarus
The Gospel reading this week tells about Jesus’ friendship with Martha, Mary and Lazarus. Despite some very complex theological discussion it is a very human tale. When … Read More
