Apr 26, 2019 | Word Among Us
Their eyes were opened and they recognized him It had been a long day of walking, but Cleopas and his friend wanted more time with their traveling companion. The mysterious stranger seemed ignorant of the turmoil of the past days, but he could explain the Scriptures...
Apr 25, 2019 | Word Among Us
I have seen the Lord The music, the incense, the renewal of our baptismal vows, and the welcoming of those entering the Church—the Easter liturgy is so beautiful that memories from last weekend may still be lingering in your mind. During such a celebration, it’s...
Apr 24, 2019 | Word Among Us
The patriarch David . . . foresaw and spoke of the resurrection of the Christ Think about a priest giving a homily about the resurrection of Christ. You would likely expect him to talk about the empty tomb and the victory Jesus won over sin. But in today’s reading...
Apr 23, 2019 | Word Among Us
I have given you a model to follow Look at the contrast. The apostles were arguing with each other at the Last Supper, while Jesus was on his knees washing their feet. The washing of the feet was not a new practice invented by Jesus. It was commonly practiced...
Apr 22, 2019 | Word Among Us
Keep me in Perfect Peace “I gave my back to those who beat me, my cheeks to those who plucked my beard.” (Isaiah 50:6) Amazing, isn’t it? This one single verse sounds so much like Jesus’ passion—and not just the event of his scourging at the pillar. ...
Apr 20, 2019 | Word Among Us
One of you will betray me If you’ve ever been betrayed, you know how painful it is. You placed your love and trust in someone very close to you. Now that person has irreparably damaged your relationship. How could they have done such a thing? Jesus too...
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