SPIRITUAL CALENDAR May 2nd
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https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/043024.cfm I Got This How many times do I hear someone say, “Father Rick, what can I do to bring my children back to the practice of their faith? It is a cause of great concern in the hearts of parents and, yes, pastors and priests too. Perhaps you know someone who no longer practices the
Tuesday, 5th Week in Easter, April 30, 2024 Read More »
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/042924.cfm The Doorbell is Ringing “Someone is ringing the doorbell. Can you get it? I go to the door, and it is our friends visiting us. So, I let them in, and they entered the living room. They sit down, and I get on with my business. My wife wanted me to fix something in
Monday, 5th Week in Easter, April 29, 2024 Read More »
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/042824.cfm Abide – Always With Us Did you ever have a job or project that seemed to consume your mind and life, even when you weren’t working on it? Some of my studies in the seminary were just so overwhelming I never thought the day would come when it was over. You see, I had
5th Sunday in Easter B, April 28, 2024 Read More »
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/042724.cfm Seeing the Father If we throw a pebble in a pond, we see the ripples, and the pond is calm again after some time. Ah! Then, we can see underneath the surface, maybe even to the bottom of the pond. Notice that Jesus was surprised Phillip did not know or see His Father in
Saturday, 4th Week in Easter, April 27, 2024 Read More »
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/042624.cfm Before GPS Often, someone calls who is dying or needs a Sacrament and can’t attend church. I am so thankful for GPS when I get into the car. However, before GPS, finding that house could be difficult. When I got lost, I would ask someone for directions. Sometimes, if the person were driving, they
Friday, 4th Week in Easter April 26, 2024 Read More »
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/042524.cfm Who Is Jesus To You? After the example of my Mom and Dad, two people influenced my faith life more than anyone. The first was the rector of our community house, DerrysWood, England, Fr. Anthony Meredith. He had a fantastic way of connecting life with faith. Every day is a story in itself, and
Homily for April 25, 2024 Read More »
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/042324.cfm Sharing My Heart with Jesus Who are your best friends? We share ideas with acquaintances, but our best friends are people who gently hold our hearts. Jesus couldn’t get through to people who were only comfortable sharing ideas. You can hear the frustration in the people in today’s gospel who said to Jesus, “Tell
Tuesday, 4th Week in Easter, April 23, 2024 Read More »
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/042224.cfm Has Anyone Seen My Keys? How terrible to lose your keys! If I am outside, I can’t get into my house. If I lost my car keys, I couldn’t go anywhere. Life can come to a standstill without my keys. Jesus says that He is the gate of the sheep. So, he is to
Monday 4th Week in Easter, April 22, 2024 Read More »
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/042124.cfm When I began thinking about vocations Sunday and my vocation, I immediately thought of ministry – what I do every day. I pray with people and celebrate the Sacraments, meet with staff, answer phone calls and emails, visit the sick, give spiritual direction, visit children in school and their activities, sing at Mass and
4th Sunday in Easter, Vocation Sunday April 21, 2024 Read More »