Monthly Archives: April 2009

Third Sunday of Easter

Posted on April 26, 2009 by Father Pat

Today’s readings “You are witnesses of these things.” That is what Jesus tells the disciples at the close of today’s Gospel reading. He is almost ready to ascend to the Father, and so he takes care to make sure that … Continue reading →

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Thursday of the Second Week of Easter

Posted on April 23, 2009 by Father Pat

Today’s readings Today’s Scriptures are showing us that two ways are being developed in the early days of Christianity. The first is the way of the world, and the second is the Way – with a capital “W” – which … Continue reading →

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Tuesday of the Second Week of Easter

Posted on April 20, 2009 by Father Pat

Today’s readings Jesus’ conversation with Nicodemus is a perplexing one, to be sure. But in the light of Easter, we can see that Jesus was proclaiming that God is doing something new. Not only that, but God wants us all … Continue reading →

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Second Sunday of Easter

Posted on April 19, 2009 by Father Pat

Today’s Readings Today is the feast day for those of us who sometimes question things, and the apostle, St. Thomas, is our patron saint. And so today we can give Thomas a hard time for his unbelief, and we can … Continue reading →

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Easter Saturday

Posted on April 18, 2009 by Father Pat

Today’s readings We are confronted in today’s Gospel with something we all have to struggle with, and that is a reluctance to believe. In the disciples’ case, it was a slowness to believe based on the fact that they didn’t … Continue reading →

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Easter Thursday

Posted on April 16, 2009 by Father Pat

Today’s readings The time between Easter and Pentecost is often referred to as the period of Mystagogy. Mystagogy is a Greek word meaning “looking back on the mysteries.” It is a time of unpacking what we have just been through, … Continue reading →

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Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord

Posted on April 12, 2009 by Father Pat

Today’s readings “Do not be amazed!” – I just love that line in the Gospel. We have to get behind the sentiment of that statement today if we are to really understand what this day is all about. We believe … Continue reading →

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Good Friday of the Lord's Passion

Posted on April 10, 2009 by Father Pat

Today’s readings The scene at the cross is heart-wrenching. His chosen Twelve have deserted him, all but one. But some women who were among his devoted followers have braved the implications for them and have arrived with him at the … Continue reading →

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Holy Thursday: Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper

Posted on April 9, 2009 by Father Pat

Today’s readings “We should glory in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, for he is our salvation, our life and our resurrection; through him we are saved and made free.” That is the proper entrance antiphon, also known as … Continue reading →

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Monday of Holy Week

Posted on April 7, 2009 by Father Pat

Today’s readings Well, it’s time to get it right. The end is almost in sight, and to be confused now about who Jesus was and why he came is just not acceptable. No, he didn’t come for accolades or to … Continue reading →

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