Monthly Archives: April 2008

Sixth Sunday of Easter

Posted on April 27, 2008 by Father Pat

Today's readings [display_podcast] As we have gathered these last several weeks to continue our celebration of Easter, maybe you noticed that we have always had a reading from the Acts of the Apostles as our first reading.  In these readings, … Continue reading →

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St. Mark, Evangelist

Posted on April 25, 2008 by Father Pat

Today's readings | Today's saint [display_podcast] We aren’t completely sure who St. Mark was.  He might have been the first bishop of Alexandria, Egypt.  Some scholars say he might have been the one described in chapter 14 of Mark’s Gospel, … Continue reading →

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Thursday of the Fifth Week of Easter

Posted on April 24, 2008 by Father Pat

Today's readings [display_podcast]   I love it when engaged couples pick this reading for their weddings.  Not just because it’s sentimental, all talking about love and everything.  I like it because of the way it talks about love.  Because it … Continue reading →

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Tuesday of the Fifth Week of Easter

Posted on April 22, 2008 by Father Pat

Today's readings [display_podcast] What wonderful words of encouragement and consolation we have in today’s Gospel reading: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give it to you. Do not … Continue reading →

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Fifth Sunday of Easter

Posted on April 20, 2008 by Father Pat

Today's readings [display_podcast] I remember – vaguely – the experience of moving into a new house when I was little.  I was about eight at the time, but events like that stand out because they are so significant in our … Continue reading →

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Thursday of the Fourth Week of Easter

Posted on April 17, 2008 by Father Pat

Today's readings [display_podcast] Today’s readings are full of messengers.  In the first reading, Paul is a messenger bringing news of the real meaning of the ancient Scriptures in light of the death and resurrection of Jesus.  And he speaks of … Continue reading →

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Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Easter

Posted on April 15, 2008 by Father Pat

Today's readings [display_podcast] When people ask you where you are from, the way that you answer that question probably depends a lot on the context.  For instance, if it was a stranger who asked you that question when you were … Continue reading →

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Monday of the Fourth Week of Easter

Posted on April 14, 2008 by Father Pat

Today's readings [display_podcast] “Athirst is my soul for the Living God.” The Psalmist today sums up what is going on in the entire Liturgy of the Word.  In the book of Acts, we see that even the Gentiles seek salvation … Continue reading →

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Fourth Sunday of Easter: Following the Good Shepherd

Posted on April 13, 2008 by Father Pat

Today's readings [display_podcast] Every year on the Fourth Sunday of Easter, we celebrate “Good Shepherd Sunday.”  And every year on this Sunday, I protest inwardly about how awful it is to be compared to sheep!  I think a lot of … Continue reading →

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Thursday of the Third Week of Easter

Posted on April 10, 2008 by Father Pat

Today's readings [display_podcast] Being in the right place at the right time isn't usually a coincidence.  Far more often than we realize, I think it’s the work of the Holy Spirit.  Certainly that has to be the case in today’s … Continue reading →

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