A few weeks ago, I announced (https://blog.renewaloffaith.org/blog/?p=1807) that I would be leaving Immaculate Conception Parish at the end of June. This required a lot of faith in God for me because I like to know what is coming. So I have faced some anxiety as I waited to find out where I would be going. …
Trinity, Year C Proverbs 8:22-31 Psalm 8:4-5, 6-7, 8-9 Romans 5:1-5 John 16:12-15 May 22, 2016 One day St. Augustine was walking along the seashore as he reflected on the Trinity. He came upon a young boy who was digging a hole in the sand. The boy then used his pail to get water from …
I just uploaded the video of my latest presentation “Exploring the Meaning and Need For Mercy” for the Jubilee Year of Mercy. Be sure and check it out at http://www.renewaloffaith.org/video—exploring-mercy.html. Peace, Fr. Jeff
7th Sunday of Easter, Year C Acts 7:55-60 Psalm 97:1-2, 6-7, 9 Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20 John 17:20-26 May 8, 2016 We don’t talk often about the Book of Revelation but today’s passage contains words spoken by the Lord to John that have become symbolic of our faith. The Lord says to John, “I am …
6th Sunday of Easter, Year C Acts 15:1-2, 22-29 Psalm 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8 Revelation 21:10-14, 22-23 John 14:23-29 May 1, 2016 “Whoever loves me will keep my word.” These are among the words Jesus gives to his disciples as He prepares them for his Passion. From our human experience, these might be difficult words …
5th Sunday of Easter, Year C Acts 14:21-27 Psalm 145:8-9, 10-11, 12-13 Revelation 21:1-15a John 13:33-31-33a, 34-35 April 24, 2016 This is the fourth week in a row where our second reading has come from the Book of Revelation. Revelation tells of several visions that John has of what Heaven will be like. These visions …
This weekend we have given special recognition to Jesus’ role as the Good Shepherd. The concept of the Lord as our shepherd is not new with Jesus. Around 600 BC, the Lord promises to shepherd his people. Going back even farther, we have the 23rd Psalm proclaiming The Lord is my shepherd. For almost four …
3rd Sunday of Easter, Year C Acts of the Apostles 4:27-32, 40b-41 Psalm 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11-12, 13 Revelation 5:11-14 John 21:1-19 April 10, 2016 Last week we heard how Jesus appeared twice to his disciples after his Resurrection. Both of these appearances were inside. Apparently, while inspiring, those two appearances had not yet the …
Easter Vigil Genesis 1:1-2:2 Genesis 22:1-18 Exodus 14:15-15:1 Isaiah 55:1-11 Romans 6:3-11 Luke 24:1-12 March 26, 2016 Tonight we celebrate something very special. Tonight is like no other night. Tonight is the most sacred night of the year. Tonight will be very special for Suzanne and Kris as they are baptized and received all the …
Holy Thursday Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14 Psalm 116:12-13, 15-16bc, 17-18 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 John 13:1-13 March 24, 2016 Last Sunday we celebrated Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem, recalling the royal welcome He received. Jesus had probably been to Jerusalem numerous times in his live but this was not just a random trip into the city. Jesus, along …
