Homily of the Day

After his resurrection, Jesus showed himself on a number of occasions to his disciples. One time, on the Lake of Tiberias, Peter, together with some of the other disciples, went fishing throughout the night. It was something that they were…

This is part of the prayer of Jesus for his disciples and also for us. Here he is praying for unity in faith. The words used by the evangelist are very moving, begging the Father that his disciples as well…

In the first reading, St. Paul tells the elders of the community at Ephesus to protect the flock and be on guard for themselves. Who are the enemies of the Church? Who are the wolves in our generation that seek…

At the Last Supper, Jesus glorifies his Father and speaks of his own glory, the glory of the cross which exemplifies his great love for us sinners and the reversal of our condemnation. The greatest gift a son can give…

Fraternity and Farewell

by CE Editor May 13, 2013

Lectio:
Monday, May 13, 2013

1) Opening prayer
Lord our God,
when your Son Jesus had to pass through trials,
he knew that you were with him
and he committed himself into your hands.
In this way he brought peace…

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Where Is God?

by Food For Thought May 9, 2013

In today’s Gospel, we see that the disciples do not understand what
Jesus has been saying. In particular, they do not understand what Jesus
is talking about when he tells them that they will not see him, and
then a…

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The Athenians and Us

by Food For Thought May 8, 2013

What does this promise of our Lord before his passion have to do with
us 2,000 years after his death and resurrection? Also, what connection
is there with the Athenians of the first century, during the time of
Jesus and…

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People Full of Courage

by Food For Thought May 7, 2013

In the first reading, the Acts of the Apostles, we read about the
miraculous deliverance of Paul and Silas from prison. What is most
striking is the conversion of the jailer and his family, one of the
greatest miracles is…

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Open

by Food For Thought May 6, 2013

The first reading relates the path that Paul and Barnabas took after
leaving Jerusalem and as they progressed towards the area of the
Gentiles. In the first reading, they meet Lydia, a dealer in purple
cloth from the city of…

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The Son Shows the Father

by CE Editor May 3, 2013

1) Opening prayer
Lord our God,
we praise and thank you on the feast
of your apostles Philip and James.
Through them many have come to know
that Jesus is alive and risen.
May we too be good witnesses
to…

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