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“Behold God’s love for you.” Three times a year, on the feasts of Passover, Pentecost, and Tabernacles, Jews would make a pilgrimage to the Temple in Jerusalem.  On each occasion priests would bring... Read More

“Go therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit …” Today we celebrate the feast of the Most Holy Trinity.  This most... Read More

If I had a friend who was at the same time a wise lawyer, doctor, psychologist, marriage counselor, computer expert and economist I would be extremely fortunate. Well, today each of us is that... Read More

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This Sunday’s readings from St. John have a lot of references to love. St. Teresa of Calcutta gives us another insight into today’s readings. She once said, “Everywhere today, hunger is not only for... Read More

The focus of Sunday’s readings reminds us of our dependence on God. First we hear from Acts how the Holy Spirit (through us, not because of us) builds the Church, followed by John’s letter which... Read More

In today’s Gospel from John, Jesus tells us: “I am the good shepherd: a good shepherd lays down his life for his sheep ... I know my own and my own know me ... they listen to my voice ...” Through... Read More

On this third Sunday of Easter, the message of Scriptures could not be clearer:  Our God is rich in mercy, and Jesus Christ crucified and risen, is our Advocate with the Father.  The Gospel account... Read More

Today is an important day for our Community.  We are commemorating Founders' Day during our 150th celebration year.  The Scriptures for this weekend are appropriate in my reflection on Community.  ... Read More

Are you wearing your new Easter clothes on Sunday?  It is common for people to don something new on Easter.  Those from a certain era will remember this portion of a song, “In your Easter bonnet with... Read More