- Bearing Fruit in Abiding Faith | Deacon Reflections | Fifth Sunday of Easter April 25, 2024 - Dear Friends, In the heart of the Gospel of John lies a profound parable that speaks volumes about the basis of our Christian journey. John 15:1-8 beautifully portrays Jesus as the true vine and His followers as the branches, illustrating the intimate connection and dependency we have on Him for spiritual strength and fruitfulness. As … Read More Bearing Fruit in Abiding Faith | Deacon Reflections | Fifth Sunday of Easter
- Nudging to Nourishment | Friar Reflections | Fourth Sunday of Easter April 21, 2024 - Dear Parishioners, Saints of God, the Lord be with you! As I’ve said before, Good Shepherd Sunday (John 10:11-18) is not easy for me to preach on. I’ve had no experience with sheep, nor have I ever met a shepherd of sheep. But in the “Sourcebook for Sundays, Seasons, and Weekdays” the author of the … Read More Nudging to Nourishment | Friar Reflections | Fourth Sunday of Easter
- Peace Be With You! | Friar Reflections | Third Sunday of Easter April 14, 2024 - Dear Parishioners, As we look upon the Resurrection of Jesus and its redemptive act of love for us as it effects the forgiveness of sin, it also needs to be seen as a gift of peace towards all humanity. Our readings this Sunday all emphasize repentance and the forgiveness of sins. Acts of the Apostles … Read More Peace Be With You! | Friar Reflections | Third Sunday of Easter