My brothers and sisters, Jesus is risen from the dead! Alleluia! He has conquered sin and death! Let us rejoice! The dying and rising of Jesus is the foundation of our faith, the reality on which our hope is built. We have been made new in baptism. Jesus has shared his risen life with us. ... Read more

Tonight, we join the whole Church in a most sacred celebration. We are celebrating our thankfulness for the whole history of God’s saving work among His people. We began our celebration by accepting once again Jesus our Light. In the Easter Proclamation, we sang of our Father’s... Read more

We have just heard that Jesus is praying for us – the ones who believe that the Father has sent him. And when the apostles returned to Jerusalem after the Ascension, we hear that they are devoted to prayer with one accord. Spending time in prayer allows us to be present to our loving God an... Read more

We have just heard Jesus preparing his disciples for the time when he will no longer walk with them. He promises: “I will not leave you orphans.” The Father will send them and us another Advocate (the Spirit) who will be with us always.When the Spirit comes to us, we will reali... Read more

Today’s Scripture readings tell us much about the new life we have received in baptism. Peter tells us: we are chosen by our God to be a royal priesthood, to be God’s holy people. We are living stones built on Jesus our cornerstone. As a community, we are to be a spiritual hous... Read more

Today’s Gospel reading speaks of Jesus as the shepherd who calls his sheep by name and leads them out to pasture. He is also the gate of the sheepfold. All who enter through him will “have life and have it more abundantly.” Our relationship with Jesus allows us a place of refuge... Read more

In today’s Gospel Luke gives us a feel for the disciples’ encounter with the risen Jesus. He also gives us the essentials for a Christian liturgy. Once the Scriptures have been opened and the bread has been broken and shared, the eyes of the disciples who have gathered are opened ever... Read more

SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER (April 16, 2023) With the reading of Peter’s First Letter, we are invited to join the whole Church in offering praise to our heavenly Father for his great mercy, shown to us in the death and resurrection of Jesus. Through God’s me... Read more

Tonight, we join the whole Church in a most sacred celebration -- the wonderful opportunity to experience once again and celebrate the full sweep of God’s saving work among His people. We began our celebration by accepting once again the light that Jesus brings to our lives as believ... Read more

We have just heard Jesus’ prayer for us: Tthat they may all be one, as you, Father, are in me and I in you, that they may also be in us, so that the world may believe that you sent me…and you love them even as you loved me.” That is Jesus’ great desire for us and h... Read more

Today’s first reading recounts for us the first great debate in the Church. After listening to all the parties and praying, the apostles and elders respond: “It is the decision of the Holy Spirit and of us …” The Apostles depended on the Holy Spirit they had receiv... Read more

“I make all things new!” This is the good news Jesus brings us through his death and resurrection. The world hasn’t been the same since that moment in history. Death on a cross is Jesus’ glorification; his death brings life. His glorification reaches its fullness in... Read more

Imagine being so secure that nothing has the ability to upset us - not natural disaster, disease, crisis, suffering, not even death itself. That may seem too good to be true, yet that is Jesus’ promise to us. “No one will snatch them out of my hand.” Jesus’ words ar... Read more

The risen Jesus appears to his disciples, “children” as he calls them. Once they realize it is the Lord and they come ashore with their tremendous catch, they see that Jesus has prepared breakfast for them. We are privileged to hear a conversation between Jesus and Peter. Three times ... Read more

Salesian Sunday Reflection Second Sunday of Easter In today’s Gospel we see the steadfast love of God active in the risen Jesus as He appears to His disciples. St. Francis de Sales notes that the purpose of this appearance is to affir... Read more

John’s recounting of the appearance of the risen Jesus to his disciples is unique. We’ve just been told that Jesus stood in their midst and showed them his wounds and gave them his peace. The wounds of Jesus bring Thomas to healing faith: “My Lord and my God.” <... Read more

Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord (April 17, 2022) Brothers and sisters, we have good reason to rejoice and be glad today - this is the day that the Lord has made! We have just shared in the experience of Peter and John as they ran to the tomb and peered... Read more

Salesian Sunday Reflection Easter Sunday April 17, 2022 Happy Easter! Today we celebrate the most unique moment in the history of humankind: The Resurrection of Jesus who triumphs over death. We welcome our ... Read more

Tonight, the liturgy has immersed us in the story of our God’s great love and mercy. Beneath this pillar of fire, the Light of Christ, we have remembered the wonder of creation. God looked at everything he had made and found it very good. We have sung the praises of God as we walked ... Read more

We have just heard Jesus’ prayer for us: “Holy Father, keep them in your name that you have given me, so that they may be one just as we are one. I speak this in the world so that they may share my joy completely. Consecrate them in the truth. Your w... Read more

Today’s Scripture readings call us to embrace the great reality: God is love. God has loved us eternally. Even when the human family chose to reject God’s love and sinned, God’s eternal love for us sent his Son Jesus among us as expiation for our sins. God’s love do... Read more

Today, Jesus is telling us that a personal, intimate relationship with him is essential if we are to bear fruit as his disciples. As branches need a vine in order to bear fruit, we need Jesus. Jesus is very clear: “Without me, you can do nothing.” The opposite is also true: wit... Read more

In today's Gospel, Jesus is telling us about himself and his relationship with his disciples. "I am the good shepherd. A good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep." You and I know what a good shepherd Jesus is. He loves us so much that he willingly died on the cross for all ... Read more

Third Sunday of Easter (April 18, 2021) It is hard for us to imagine what it must have been like to be in the room where the disciples had gathered and were now listening to the two who had just returned from Emmaus and were telling them about their experience of the risen... Read more

The heart of Thomas longed to see what the others had seen. He wanted to believe that Jesus had risen from the dead. And we just heard Jesus respond to Thomas’ longing in today’s Gospel. Jesus’ gift of peace entered the heart of Thomas and Thomas’ faith and love pou... Read more

My brothers and sisters, Jesus is risen from the dead! Alleluia! He has conquered sin and death! Let us rejoice! The dying and rising of Jesus is the foundation of our faith, the reality on which our hope is built. We have been made new in baptism. Jesus has shared his risen life with us. ... Read more

Easter Vigil (April 3, 2021) Tonight, we join the whole Church in a most sacred celebration. We are celebrating our thankfulness for the whole history of God’s saving work among His people. We began our celebration by accepting once again Jesus our Light. In t... Read more

With the reading of Peter’s First Letter, we are invited to join the whole Church in offering praise to our heavenly Father for his great mercy, shown to us in the death and resurrection of Jesus. Through God’s mercy, we draw new life from the resurrection of Jesus and partake ... Read more

Tonight, we join the whole Church in a most sacred celebration -- the wonderful opportunity to experience once again and celebrate the full sweep of God’s saving work among His people. We began our celebration by accepting once again the light that Jesus brings to our lives as believ... Read more

We have just heard that Jesus is praying for us – the ones who believe that the Father has sent him. And when the apostles returned to Jerusalem after the Ascension, we hear that they are devoted to prayer with one accord. Spending time in prayer allows us to be present to our loving God an... Read more

We have just heard Jesus preparing his disciples for the time when he will no longer walk with them. He promises: “I will not leave you orphans.” The Father will send them and us another Advocate (the Spirit) who will be with us always.When the Spirit comes to us, we will reali... Read more

Today’s Scripture readings tell us much about the new life we have received in baptism. Peter tells us: we are chosen by our God to be a royal priesthood, to be God’s holy people. We are living stones built on Jesus our cornerstone. As a community, we are to be a spiritual hous... Read more

Today’s Gospel reading speaks of Jesus as the shepherd who calls his sheep by name and leads them out to pasture. He is also the gate of the sheepfold. All who enter through him will “have life and have it more abundantly.” Our relationship with Jesus allows us a place of refuge... Read more

In today’s Gospel Luke gives us a feel for the disciples’ encounter with the risen Jesus. He also gives us the essentials for a Christian liturgy. Once the Scriptures have been opened and the bread has been broken and shared, the eyes of the disciples who have gathered are opened ever... Read more

We have just heard Jesus’ prayer for us: That they may all be one, as you, Father, are in me and I in you, that they may also be in us, so that the world may believe that you sent me…and you love them even as you loved me.” That is Jesus’ great desire for us and he... Read more

Today’s first reading recounts for us the first great debate in the Church. After listening to all the parties and praying, the apostles and elders respond: “It is the decision of the Holy Spirit and of us …” The Apostles depended on the Holy Spirit they had receiv... Read more

“I make all things new!” This is the good news Jesus brings us through his death and resurrection. The world hasn’t been the same since that moment in history. Death on a cross is Jesus’ glorification; his death brings life. His glorification reaches its fullness in... Read more

Imagine being so secure that nothing has the ability to upset us - not natural disaster, disease, crisis, suffering, not even death itself. That may seem too good to be true, yet that is Jesus’ promise to us. “No one will snatch them out of my hand.” Jesus’ words ar... Read more

The risen Jesus appears to his disciples, “children” as he calls them. Once they realize it is the Lord and they come ashore with their tremendous catch, they see that Jesus has prepared breakfast for them. We are privileged to hear a conversation between Jesus and Peter. Three times ... Read more

John’s recounting of the appearance of the risen Jesus to his disciples is unique. We’ve just been told that Jesus stood in their midst and showed them his wounds and gave them his peace. The wounds of Jesus bring Thomas to healing faith: “My Lord and my God.” <... Read more

Brothers and sisters, we have good reason to rejoice and be glad today - this is the day that the Lord has made! We have just shared in the experience of Peter and John as they ran to the tomb and peered in. With John, we have had the opportunity to see and believe: Jesus who was crucified... Read more

Tonight, the liturgy has immersed us in the story of our God’s great love and mercy. Beneath this pillar of fire, the Light of Christ, we have remembered the wonder of creation. God looked at everything he had made and found it very good. We have sung the praises of God as we walked ... Read more

Today’s Scripture readings call us to embrace the great reality: God is love. God has loved us eternally. Even when the human family chose to reject God’s love and sinned, God’s eternal love for us sent his Son Jesus among us as expiation for our sins. God’s love do... Read more

We have just heard Jesus’ prayer for us: “Holy Father, keep them in your name that you have given me, so that they may be one just as we are one. I speak this in the world so that they may share my joy completely. Consecrate them in the truth. Your word is t... Read more

Today, Jesus is telling us that a personal, intimate relationship with him is essential if we are to bear fruit as his disciples. As branches need a vine in order to bear fruit, we need Jesus. Jesus is very clear: “Without me, you can do nothing.” The opposite is also true: wit... Read more

In today's Gospel, Jesus is telling us about himself and his relationship with his disciples. "I am the good shepherd. A good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep." You and I know what a good shepherd Jesus is. He loves us so much that he willingly died on the cross for all ... Read more

It’s hard for us to imagine what it must have been like to be in the room where the disciples had gathered and were now listening to the two who had just returned from Emmaus and were telling them about their experience of the risen Jesus. All of them had to have been excited and full of qu... Read more

The heart of Thomas longed to see what the others had seen. He wanted to believe that Jesus had risen from the dead. And we just heard Jesus respond to Thomas’ longing in today’s Gospel. Jesus’ gift of peace entered the heart of Thomas and Thomas’ faith and love pou... Read more

My brothers and sisters, Jesus is risen from the dead! Alleluia! He has conquered sin and death! Let us rejoice! The dying and rising of Jesus is the foundation of our faith, the reality on which our hope is built. We have been made new in baptism. Jesus has shared his risen life with us. ... Read more

Tonight we join the whole Church in a most sacred celebration. We are celebrating our thankfulness for the whole history of God’s saving work among His people. We began our celebration by accepting once again Jesus our Light. In the Easter Proclamation, we sang of our Father’s ... Read more

We have just heard that Jesus is praying for us – the ones who believe that the Father has sent him. And when the apostles returned to Jerusalem after the Ascension, we hear that they are devoted to prayer with one accord. Spending time in prayer allows us to be present to our loving God an... Read more

We have just heard Jesus preparing his disciples for the time when he will no longer walk with them. He promises: “I will not leave you orphans.” The Father will send them and us another Advocate (the Spirit) who will be with us always.When the Spirit comes to us, we will reali... Read more

Today’s Scripture readings tell us much about the new life we have received in baptism. Peter tells us: we are chosen by our God to be a royal priesthood, to be God’s holy people. We are living stones built on Jesus our cornerstone. As a community, we are to be a spiritual hous... Read more

Today’s Gospel reading speaks of Jesus as the shepherd who calls his sheep by name and leads them out to pasture. He is also the gate of the sheepfold. All who enter through him will “have life and have it more abundantly.” Our relationship with Jesus allows us a place of refuge... Read more

In today’s Gospel Luke gives us a feel for the disciples’ encounter with the risen Jesus. He also gives us the essentials for a Christian liturgy. Once the Scriptures have been opened and the bread has been broken and shared, the eyes of the disciples who have gathered are opened ever... Read more

With the reading of Peter’s First Letter, we are invited to join the whole Church in offering praise to our heavenly Father for his great mercy, shown to us in the death and resurrection of Jesus. Through God’s mercy, we draw new life from the resurrection of Jesus and partake ... Read more

Tonight we join the whole Church in a most sacred celebration -- the wonderful opportunity to experience once again and celebrate the full sweep of God’s saving work among His people. We began our celebration by accepting once again the light that Jesus brings to our lives as believe... Read more

Today’s Scripture readings call us to embrace the great reality: God is love. God has loved us eterna... Read more

Today, Jesus is telling us that a personal, intimate relationship with him is essential if we are to bear fruit as... Read more

In today's Gospel, Jesus is telling us about himself and his relationship with his disciples. "I am the good ... Read more

It is hard for us to imagine what it must have been like to be in the room where the disciples had gathered and we... Read more

The heart of Thomas longed to see what the others had seen. He wanted to believe that Jesus had risen from the dea... Read more