“Pay it Forward” and Divine Mercy Sunday
“Pay it Forward” and Divine Mercy Many may remember a movie in 2000 called “Pay It Forward.” The lead line in the movie was, “When someone does you a good deed, don’t pay it back, pay it forward.” In Ryan Hyde’s movie it is described as an obligation to do three good...
The Acts of the Apostles Are About Us – Today
We have a choice! There are two ways of reading the Acts of Apostles. We can read the Acts of the Apostles as interesting history detached from our lives. Or we can read the Acts of the Apostles as stories about real people – people like...
Recognizing Jesus in the Breaking of Bread – Today
Recognizing Jesus in the Breaking of Bread (Luke 24:30-35) They recognized him more in what he did than what he said. freebibleimages.org They blurted out to the disciples “… what had taken place on the way and how he was made known to them in the breaking of...
A Kind of Modern Apparition of Mary
The Central Association of the Miraculous Medal unveiled a thoroughly revised website. It is a major step forward in using digital media to spread devotion to Mary.
St. Vincent Responds to a Bishop During a Plague
The text of a letter in response to a request for advice from the Bishop of Cahors at height of one of the many plagues during the lifetime of Vincent.
Rom 16, 13 reads: "Greet Rufus, chosen in the Lord; and greet his mother—a mother to me also." If this…
Have a blessed Holy Week!
I have never thought about the people that were named in the Gospels. I would agree that they may be…
Generally, I love the laconic nature of Mark's Gospel. The Passion narrative is very compelling in its starkness, with one…
Father John, Blessings to you as you step cautiously down that new path. Grace and Peace be with you!