https://youtu.be/akMQ2xVxov0 My sheep hear my voice I give them eternal life. Today’s Gospel provides more insight into the relationship between the sheep and their shepherd — us and Jesus Christ — and teaching us the meaning of discipleship. If we open our hearts, and not simply our ears, we will recognize His voice. We hear […]
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Monday of the 4th Week of Easter
https://youtu.be/nYIyt_e_zyY “It’s second nature for us to look for shortcuts. Anything to save time and money,” says Father Jerry in today’s homily, “Sometimes our cutting in line is relatively harmless. But sometimes it causes a real hardship for others. Getting ahead in our careers is good, until unchecked ambition compels us to throw whoever is […]
Continue ReadingGood Shepherd Sunday
https://youtu.be/RMpJQin9j6I “Authentic shepherding always demands dying to self,” says Father Jerry, “Who among us hasn’t had to lay down our life as we planned it, for the sake of the flock entrusted into our care?” “It happens every time that we give up something that we really want to do on a weekend, in order […]
Continue ReadingSaturday in the 3rd Week of Easter Joy
The “Bread of Life” discourse found in Saint John’s Gospel Chapter 6 is a critical moment for Jesus’ disciples. They need to choose: stay or go away. Peter gives the perfect response, “Master, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.” Peter stands for the church. The community of followers is […]
Continue ReadingFriday in the 3rd Week of Easter Joy
https://youtu.be/LC15QNO24uo In Jesus’ time, the people don’t get the idea of Jesus giving His flesh to eat, or His blood to drink, but they know they’re hungry. They are hungry for respect and dignity as human beings, created by God. They are hungry for being able to do something that matters for their families and […]
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