Monthly Archives: April 2007

Fourth Sunday of Easter: World Day of Prayer for Vocations

Today’s readings Today’s brief Gospel reading begins with the wonderful line, “My sheep hear my voice.” However, I have two problems with that. First, who wants to be compared to sheep? Sheep are not the brightest of animals, and they … Continue reading

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Third Sunday of Easter

Today’s readings A little over three weeks ago, we heard of the Twelve, gathered with Jesus in the upper room, celebrating the Passover for the last time together. Jesus tells them that he must suffer and die, and Peter proclaims … Continue reading

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Thursday of the Second Week of Easter

Today’s readings There’s that old kitschy question, “If you were arrested and accused of being a Christian, would there be enough evidence to convict you?” As we’ve been hearing in our first reading ever since Easter began, that question is … Continue reading

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Monday of the Second Week of Easter

Today’s readings One of the great things about being Catholic, I think, is the celebration of Easter. We do it up right, and keep doing it for fifty days! In fact, just yesterday we completed our celebration of Easter Day, … Continue reading

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Second Sunday of Easter

Today’s readings I’m always curious what brings people to Mass on the Second Sunday of Easter. We had crowds of people here last Sunday, as you know, but things this Sunday are, perhaps a bit unfortunately, back to normal. The … Continue reading

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Easter Saturday

Today’s readings Every year about Easter time, there are news reports of archeological findings that point to the fact that Jesus did not rise from the dead. I personally think those are specifically timed to detract from the solemnity and … Continue reading

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Easter Thursday: Mystagogy Mass

Today’s readings We are a people who are really influenced by hindsight. How many times have you said, “I should have said…” or “If I knew then what I know now…”? It’s easy to have regrets about not being aware … Continue reading

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Easter Tuesday

Today’s readings Much like Mary Magdalene in today’s Gospel, we are a people who find letting go very difficult to do. We want to hold on to things and people as they are, because what is familiar is so very … Continue reading

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Easter Sunday

Today’s readings Have you ever had an “aha!” experience? Probably you have, although you might not have called it that. I can remember one of mine. Back in my early 20s, I was taking voice lessons. My teacher tried for … Continue reading

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Christ is Risen! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

Rejoice, heavenly powers! Sing, choirs of angels! Exult, all creation around God’s throne! Jesus Christ, our King, is risen! Sound the trumpet of salvation! [more...]

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