. . . Mark, my son

SAINT MARK, EVANGELIST (FEAST) . . . Mark, my son. According to ancient tradition, St. Mark—whose feast we are celebrating today—was a companion to the apostle Peter during the last few years of Peter’s life. Peter, it is said, loved Mark like a “son” and shared with...

His face was like the face of an angel.

SAINT FIDELIS OF SIGMARINGEN, PRIEST AND MARTYR (OPTIONAL MEMORIAL) His face was like the face of an angel.  “Filled with grace and power” and “working great wonders and signs,” Stephen surely made an impression on people (Acts 6:8)! He was so inspiring that no one...

five barley loaves and two fish.

SAINT ANSELM, BISHOP AND DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH (OPTIONAL MEMORIAL) . . . five barley loaves and two fish. Faced with not having enough food for the crowd before him, Jesus had a plan to demonstrate the abundance of God’s loving care. But notice, when Jesus asked Philip...

We must obey God rather than men.

2ND WEEK OF EASTER We must obey God rather than men.  The first chapters of the Book of Acts read like an action-packed adventure story: thousands of conversions, dramatic healings, and even a miraculous deliverance from prison! All because the apostles were boldly...

Go and take your place in the temple area.

2ND WEEK OF EASTER Go and take your place in the temple area.  Everyone in their parish Bible study knew that Rebecca was dying of cancer. They had been praying and supporting her for years and knew that her medical options were running out. One evening, at the end of...

You must be born from above.

2ND WEEK OF EASTER You must be born from above. Life is a gift. Yes, your physical existence is a blessing from your heavenly Father. But wait—as the oft-mimicked commercial exclaims—there’s more! With God there is always more. Jesus talks about this “more” with...

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