The Church offers us this week’s readings to encourage and invite us to go more deeply into the mystery of the risen Jesus. Into the mystery of his eucharistic presence and into the demands of discipleship. Jesus says disciples are called to something more. If they want nourishment that sustains life, they must do the works […]
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The 3rd Sunday of Easter
Today’s reading from the Gospel of Mark describes the 7-mile walk two disciples took on the road to Emmaus. Jesus appeared to them. He walked and talked with them for the duration of the journey. That evening Jesus sat with them and broke bread… and then vanished from their sight. Biblical scholars have described today’s […]
Continue ReadingSaturday, The Feast of St. Mark the Evangelist
In today’s reading from the Gospel of Mark, Jesus appeared to the Eleven and said to them, “Go into the whole world and proclaim the Gospel to every creature. Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved.” Father Jerry says, “Today the church celebrates the Feast of Saint Mark, the author of what many scholars […]
Continue ReadingFriday after the 2nd Sunday of Easter
In today’s reading from the Gospel of Saint John, Jesus uses just five loaves of bread and two fish to feed a hungry crowd of five thousand people. After the meal, the leftovers were collected and filled twelve wicker baskets! “Whoever comes up with a vaccine that will lead to the eradication of the coronavirus […]
Continue ReadingThursday after the 2nd Sunday of Easter
“O, God, may the light of your wisdom illuminate our consciences so that we may seek your way of justice and mercy in these difficult days,” Father Jerry prays with us, “Let your spirit fill us with your grace, that our concern for one another and the willingness to sacrifice our own wants and needs […]
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