The Spirit is with us right in the middle of the controversy. We need not let our hearts be troubled or afraid. Peace is possible now and throughout time, as the Spirit leads us through the concerns of our day. For the peace of the Holy Spirit to be with us, even in conflict, we […]
As the early Church grows, Jesus’ message of love for all expands far beyond the places where He traveled in His lifetime. By the time John is writing the Book of Revelation, the early Church understands that God’s dwelling place is in His people. Long before we have church buildings and Bibles, catechisms and canon […]
Not only can we recognize family members’ voices, we can also read the tone of their voices and know something about how they are feeling. In our relationship with Jesus, we know Jesus’ voice and are called to follow. Jesus doesn’t just bring us closer to the Father, Jesus puts us directly into contact with […]
In the first reading, Peter and the disciples are chastised for proclaiming Jesus. In the Gospel, Peter jumps into the sea with his clothes on and is asked three times if he loves Jesus. It’s okay for us to be an image of both these moments in Peter’s life: sometimes we are lost and Jesus […]
The Resurrected Lord comes to His Apostles. They are to be witnesses of His resurrection. To share this kerygma with all, they must be empowered by His Holy Spirit. We too are called to testify that Jesus is alive. Veni Sancte Spiritus.