Apr 20, 2018 | Word Among Us
He does not ration his gift of the Spirit. When you hear the word “ration,” what do you think? You may imagine times of war when food and gasoline are scarce, or certain products are set aside only for particular people. Or maybe you picture times of economic...
Apr 19, 2018 | Word Among Us
Go and take your place in the temple area. It’s a dramatic scene. The full council of Jewish elders has assembled for the trial of Jesus’ apostles. But a report comes that the apostles have disappeared from the jail and are once more preaching in the Temple...
Apr 18, 2018 | Word Among Us
They had everything in common. Isn’t it striking how the first Christians took care of one another? Moved by their love for the Lord and for each other, the wealthier members of their community—people like Barnabas—freely shared their resources with those who were...
Apr 17, 2018 | Word Among Us
Hail, Mary, full of grace! The Lord is with you. “Holy Mary, we are in awe of the grace that God has given you. You said yes to his angel even though you knew so little about how God’s plan would work out. Thank you for setting an example of trust in the Lord! I...
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? ...
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