[Isa. 52:13-53:12; Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9; John 18:1-19:42] Good Friday, once again? What makes it good- I mean if someone close to me died it would be insane to label it a ‘good day’. Why does the Church view the day during which Jesus was tortured, publicly humiliated and died as ‘Good Friday’? Didn’t seem like …
Today’s Gospel reading from Mark tells us about Jesus’ grand entrance into Jerusalem only days before his Crucifixion.  High drama with colts, palms, and cheering crowds, what is not to like, huh? But we know the rest of the story don’t we, as only a few days later these cheering fans will be jeering Jesus …
Today is World Water Day. There are approximately 7.4 billion people in the world today; 2.1 billion of them live without safe drinking water at home. It is fairly easy to forget this when you turn on the tap and can reasonably assume that something safe to drink will come out into your glass. Today would be …
[Jeremiah 31: 31-34; Hebrews 5: 7-9; John 12: 20-33] In today’s Gospel reading from John we are told that some Greek Jews approached the Apostle Phillip asking simply: “We want to see Jesus.” Aside from the fact that Phillip is portrayed as the ‘go-to man’ in this reading, the request to see Jesus is central …
[2 Chronicles 16: 14-16; Ephesians 2: 4-10; John 3: 14-21] Fourth Week of Lent – how is it going? Even if not so well, remember it is never too late to begin focusing on prayer, fasting and giving to the poor. This may seem overwhelming or just another list of things to do, but, in …
We are sincerely grateful to you for helping make our Heart for the World Annual Gala such a roaring success! Due to your generosity, we raised over $89,000! We are also grateful to the Mission Doctors Auxiliary for their dedicated work of love at this year’s A Heart for the World Gala. If you would …
[Exodus 20:1-17; 1Cor. 1: 22-25; John 2: 13-25] The Gospel of John today recounts the story of Jesus ‘cleansing the temple’ and is filled with action: making a whip, overturning tables and scattering coins. Sounds like Jesus had a bad hair day or was overcharged (can’t we all relate to that!)? Biblical scholars tell us …
Today’s Gospel reading from Mark relates the story of the Transfiguration, when Jesus was transfigured along with Elijah and Moses before the eyes of the apostles Peter, James and John. Pretty cool story but what does it say to us during Lent? I think a few things are important. First, most New Testament scholars say …
The first Sunday of Lent and no doubt some are asking what ‘you gave up for Lent’. Perhaps you are hesitant to answer or answer boldly, but many people wonder about this ‘giving up’. This is a form of fasting and penance but didn’t the Second Vatican Council get rid of such ‘old fashioned ideas’? …
Lent is upon us once again- didn’t we just finish celebrating Christmas? In any case, here we are in a liturgical season when, as an entire Church, we are called to focus on prayer, fasting and alms-giving (i.e. donations to the poor). This is a time of year that reminds us that we are not …