The day of great rejoicing has arrived! Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior has risen from the dead. The temple that was torn down was rebuilt in three days time and is now the cornerstone of our faith and Church. Here again are consoling and wonderful bookends joined to a day of great rejoicing. It … Continue reading Angels Announced Great News
Easter
Something Greater is Happening Here Folks
This timely reminder from a priest's homily this week reminds me of what Jesus himself had said while he preached, His comments reminded me of what Jesus himself had said on a few occasions while he preached, "Something greater than the temple is here"(Matthew 12:6) "and there is something greater than Solomon here" (Matthew 12:42). This sets … Continue reading Something Greater is Happening Here Folks
Easter came early for Our Mother
As I welcome the beginning of this Easter season, I contemplate and find joy in an old meditation held by many Saints. I came across this through the writings of Saint Ignatius. It is before dawn of the third day. The soldiers presumably guard a tomb containing the body of Jesus. The disciples have fitful … Continue reading Easter came early for Our Mother
A Dwelling Place
"Lord, who may abide in your tent? Who may dwell on your holy mountain?" (Psalm 15:1). The Psalmist tells us the character of such a person -- walks without blame, does what is right, speaks truth from the heart, does not slander, does not harm a friend nor slander their neighbor, disdains the wicked, and … Continue reading A Dwelling Place
“My Friends,”
The Gospel passages have been concise the last three weeks. There are no elaborate story lines or parables. It is simply the rich wisdom of Jesus. In many respects, it is as though Jesus, after having resurrected and made known his presence, sits down with us informally. You can imagine him sitting in front of you … Continue reading “My Friends,”
Daybreak
"They have taken the Lord. They have taken the Lord." It was Mary Magdala's phrase running through his head that kept his feet moving. "It can't be. It can't be true," Peter muttered under his breath. The two disciples ran as fast as they could, but the other disciple ran faster than Peter and arrived at the … Continue reading Daybreak
Vigil
The day in between. The Chaos. Taunting. Jeering. Nailing. Piercing. Blood and water flowing. "It is finished." And bowing his head, Jesus handed over the spirit (John 19:30). Silence resounding. Birds chirping. Green moss growing on the rock where I sit; waiting; praying. A new tomb where He now laid his head. A stone rolled … Continue reading Vigil
Pilgrim's Journal 