Monthly Archives: May 2007

The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Posted on May 31, 2007 by Father Pat

Today's readings | Today's feast This feast is one of the reasons I love the Blessed Virgin. Having given her fiat – her "yes" – to God, she now shows concern for her elder relative who is also with child. … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day

Posted on May 28, 2007 by Father Pat

Today's readings: Philippians 4:6-9 & John 14:23-29 Memorial Day originally began in our country as an occasion to remember and decorate the graves of the soldiers who died in the Civil War. Later it became a holiday to commemorate all … Continue reading →

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The Solemnity of Pentecost

Posted on May 27, 2007 by Father Pat

Today’s readings There’s an old prayer that I wonder if people even know any more. I learned it when I was in eighth grade, preparing for my Confirmation. It goes like this (and please pray along with me if you … Continue reading →

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Friday of the Seventh Week of Easter

Posted on May 25, 2007 by Father Pat

Today’s readings Jesus’ words to Peter in this Gospel reading are a mixture of comfort, challenge, and warning. Peter, who had messed up in his relationship with Jesus time and time again, had just messed up in the worst way … Continue reading →

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Thursday of the Seventh Week of Easter

Posted on May 24, 2007 by Father Pat

Today's readings Today's Liturgy of the Word assures us that the establishment of the Church was not some kind of made-up aberration on the part of the followers of Jesus. In the first reading, Paul who is now doing battle … Continue reading →

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Tuesday of the Seventh Week of Easter

Posted on May 22, 2007 by Father Pat

Today's readings Today's Liturgy of the Word represents a kind of wrap-up to the lives of St. Paul and Jesus, respectively. They both have completed the mission for which they had been sent, and both are now giving the mission … Continue reading →

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The Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord

Posted on May 20, 2007 by Father Pat

Today's readings One of the great themes of Catholic theology is the "already, and not yet." Basically, that means that we disciples of Christ already have a share in the life of God and the promise of heaven, but we … Continue reading →

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Saturday of the Sixth Week of Easter

Posted on May 19, 2007 by Father Pat

Today’s readings We are literally on the eve of Ascension day here. It is hard for the disciples to imagine what is going to happen, and even if they knew, I don’t think they would be looking forward to it. … Continue reading →

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Friday of the Sixth Week of Easter

Posted on May 18, 2007 by Father Pat

Today’s readings [Mass for the school children.] Jesus tells us today that sadness is always going to be a part of life. That’s not the good news, that’s just the way things are. I think we can all think about … Continue reading →

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Thursday of the Sixth Week of Easter

Posted on May 17, 2007 by Father Pat

Today’s readings This would not be the Gospel I would have picked today considering the grief that I’m still working my way through. But the truth is, who of us is not touched by grief? We all have to deal … Continue reading →

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