Acts 5:12-16; Apocalypse 1:9-13,17-19; John 20:19-31 In Acts, we hear about the result of the successful healings that were contributed to the apostles. The people were flocking to the apostles…
For several weeks we were praying for Pope Francis as he was seriously ill. Given his age, his health and the huge responsibility that was certainly burdening him, we knew…
Acts 10:34,37-43; Colossians 3:1-4; John 20:1-9 In Acts, we encounter Cornelius and Peter. Both men had just had a vision.Cornelius was told in the vision that he was to look…
You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending. - C.S. Lewis -
Luke 19:28-40; Isaiah 50:4-7; Philippians 2:6-11 Jesus is on his way to Jerusalem with his disciples. He goes first.Somewhere on the way, near to Bethphage and Bethany, he gives two…
Isaiah 43:16-21; Philippians 3:8-14; John 8:1-11 Last week, the first Reading was about the Israelites having fled the Egyptians and being led through the wilderness. In Isaiah 43 the Israelites…
Joshua 5:9-12; 2 Corinthians 5:17-21; Luke 15:1-3,11-32 The Israelites had fled Egypt and have just crossed the River Jordan, arriving in the Promised Land. The long journey from Egypt had…
Exodus 3:1-8,13-15; 1 Corinthians 10:1-6,10-12; Luke 13:1-9 During the time of Lent, we have read about several accounts that took place in the wilderness, in the desert. Now we hear…
Deuteronomy 26:4-10; Psalm 90(91):1-2,10-15; Romans 10:8-13; Luke 4:1-13 The passage of Deuteronomy follows a descriptions of laws and punishments. God is the God of Justice and demands accountability. However, God…
Ecclesiasticus 27:5-8; 1 Corinthians 15:54-58; Luke 6:39-45 The Book of Sirach or Ecclesiasticus is also known as The Wisdom of Jesus the Son of Sirach. It is said to be…