Apr 16, 2018 | Word Among Us
He appeared first to Mary Magdalene. Why Mary Magdalene? Why not his mother? Why not choose Peter or John or any of the apostles to be the first to see him after his resurrection? Mary was a surprising, even illogical choice to be his first witness. In Jesus’...
Apr 14, 2018 | Word Among Us
Give thanks to the Lord. What an appropriate refrain to sing during this Octave of Easter! Of course we should give thanks: Jesus has just risen from the dead. But there’s a way that these words are appropriate on any day of the year—even today! Why give thanks? ...
Apr 13, 2018 | Word Among Us
Jesus himself drew near and walked with them. Evangelization. The very word can make us feel apprehensive. I don’t know how to share the gospel. What if I get it wrong? What if the other person rejects me? But evangelizing doesn’t mean we have to explain the...
Apr 12, 2018 | Word Among Us
What are we to do? What happens to you when you hear a typical homily at Mass? On the one hand, you might get fired up. In your excitement, you make a big gesture like signing up for a new program at church, or you promise yourself that you will pray one hour every...
Apr 11, 2018 | Word Among Us
Jesus met them on their way. For centuries, believers all over the world have retraced Mary Magdalene’s steps in their own search for the risen Lord. We’re not talking about a pilgrimage to the Holy Land—although that would be wonderful. No, we’re talking about...
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