Today, we celebrate the Feast of Pentecost, commemorating the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles, bringing the gifts necessary to continue Jesus' mission through his Church. After his resurrection, even though the doors were locked, Jesus stood before them and bade his peace. “As the Father has sent me, so I send you. … Continue reading The Feast of Pentecost
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Ephphatha! “Be Opened”
Twenty-Third Sunday of Ordinary Time-B Our culture and worldwide is filled with much disinformation and blatant falsehoods. The Communist regimens are based upon lies, and what we loosely call democratic countries are not much better. Always after the fact, the citizens learn the narrative is anything but the truth. Unfortunately, the constant barrage of untruths … Continue reading Ephphatha! “Be Opened”
The Hour Has Come
Fifth Sunday of Lent-B The synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke) were written closer to the time of the Passion of Christ and give essential details about the life-saving event to its readers. In those accounts, we become familiar with the journey to Jerusalem, the Last Supper, the agony in the garden, the torture, and … Continue reading The Hour Has Come