Solemnity of Pentecost – Eucharistic Celebration – Homily of His Homily of His Holiness John Paul IISunday, 31 May 1998 Veni, Sancte Spiritus! The magnificent sequence, which contains a rich theology of the Holy Spirit, would be worthy of meditation, stanza by stanza. Here we will reflect only on the first word: Veni, come! It recalls […]
These are the words of the Pope in introducing the Marian prayer, today at St Peter’s Square: Dear brothers and sisters, good morning! Today, in Italy and in other countries, the solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord is celebrated. The Gospel passage ( Mk 16: 15-20) – the conclusion of the Gospel of Mark – presents us with the […]
In the first reading, Peter’s words to Cornelius are so important for us in a world consumed by polarized responses to pretty much everything: “Stand up; I am only a man.” We are tempted to worship many things, even when it is hard for us to see this. If we are deeply honest with ourselves, […]
Gospel Reading – John 15:1-8Jesus teaches that he is the vine and that his disciples are the branches. Today’s Gospel reading is taken from middle of the Last Supper discourse. Jesus speaks about his relationship to his disciples. In his metaphor of the vine and the branches, Jesus is referencing the Hebrew Scriptures. In the […]
The Gathering 2021: Seek First the KingdomTo watch the gathering, please click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjkSTuTrCaI00:00 Pre-Event Praise14:40 Welcome (Ralph Martin)16:33 Sr. Ann Shields Video19:37 Intro21:52 Praise & Worship42:18 “A Church in Crisis: Where Do We Stand?” (Ralph Martin)1:32:40 Ralph and Peter – How Do We Seek Him?1:48:20 The Renewal Ministries’ Story1:55:18 Peter Herbeck, Prophetic Words, Worship, […]