This blog was created in 2010. It has existed at this website address since then until now (3/26/2024). With the redesign of my website, going forward all posts will be at this new address: https://renewaloffaith.org/our-blog/ The new address includes all past blogs as well as future blogs. You can subscribe to receive emails from the …
As I said in my reflection on Sunday, Pilate, as the local government official, allowed Jesus to be crucified “to satisfy the crowd.” He offered to release Jesus as it was his custom to release one prisoner on this feast. The “mob” did not want Jesus released. They asked for Barabbas instead. On Good Friday …
Today we celebrate Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord, more simply known to many as “Palm Sunday.” We hear two gospels today. We begin Mass with the blessing of palms and a gospel recalling Jesus’ final entry into Jerusalem. He receives a royal welcome, with “many people spread their cloaks on the road, …
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I am Not Worthy to Receive You Following the Sign of Peace, we come to the Lamb of God. The words said by the priest, “Behold the Lamb of God, behold him who takes away the sins of the world,” come directly from John 1:29. John the Baptist proclaims Jesus to be “The Lamb of …
A couple of weeks ago, I introduced my new website and blog (see “A New Look to My Website”). At that time, while you could view the new blog (https://renewaloffaith.org/our-blog), the subscribe feature wasn’t working correctly. So, I have been posting new articles to both my new and old blog. I am happy to say …
Do you ever feel like people aren’t really listening to what you have to say? You try to present your perspective but you feel you either they weren’t listening or you must have not explained it well. We might do well to ask ourselves if the other person might feel the same way about us. …
5th Sunday of Lent, Year BJeremiah 31:31-34Psalm 51:3-4, 12-13, 14-15 (12a)Hebrews 5:7-9John 12:20-33March 17, 2024 “The days are coming, says the LORD, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and the house of Judah.” God had previously formed a covenant with the Israelites when He led them out from slavery …
The Sign of Peace Having celebrated the Sacrifice of Jesus in the Eucharist, after praying the Lord’s Prayer, we offer a Sign of Peace. On several occasions Jesus offered peace to his disciples. The words said by the priest here come from John 14:27, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you.” Jesus continued, “Not as the world gives …
I don’t know how many funerals I have done since I was ordained a priest almost seventeen years ago. Depending on the parish, I have done anywhere from ten to fifty funerals a year (including Masses and services without a Mass). It would not be hard for it to become routine. I don’t want it …
Last week we hear God giving the Ten Commandments to his people (Exodus 20:1-17). God made it clear to his people how He expected them to live. It’s not just what He wanted. God knows that the Ten Commandments are good for us. While God knew that the Ten Commandments are good for his people, it …
