Mar
31
“I’m going to have a what?”
March 31, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Today, the Church commemorates the Solemnity of the Annunciation - when the angel Gabriel announced to Mary that she had conceived the Son of God - while still remaining a virgin.
This feast is usually on the 25th of March but is commemorated today because last week was the Octave of Easter. In any case, being [...]
Mar
30
What is Mercy?
March 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment
As I was growing up in foster homes and an orphanage, I developed a well-honed sense of guilt and the anxiety that comes from doing something wrong. I lived with the fear that if I screwed up, there was always the chance that I would be shipped off somewhere else.
Even after I was adopted, I couldn’t shake [...]
Mar
29
Being Bold
March 29, 2008 | Leave a Comment
The first readings during the Octave of Easter (the first week after Easter) are taken from the first part of the Acts of the Apostles. We hear how Peter and the rest of the apostles have the authorities tied in knots - the folks in charge just don’t know what to do with these men.
In [...]
Mar
28
What Does She See In Me?
March 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Sometimes I wonder what my daughter sees in me.
I stole away from work yesterday for an hour or so to go watch my little girl do her gymnastics and my little boy play basketball - which are their activities this season. We’ve been trying to get them to try different things - to see where they [...]
Mar
27
Another Sighting
March 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment
On Tuesday, it was Mary Magdalene, yesterday it was the guys on the road to Emmaus - today, Jesus appears to the apostles.
And they doubt what they are seeing. They have to look at his hands and feet - watch him take a bite out of some fish - and then they believe.
In this appearance, [...]
Mar
26
Walking THE Road
March 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Cleopas and his buddy are walking the road from Jerusalem to Emmaus in today’s Gospel (Luke 24). They are probably still stunned and in shock as to what happened that weekend. Then, this “man” comes up next to them and starts talking to them. They don’t realize it’s Christ until much later - after Christ has taught them at length [...]
Mar
25
Jesus is Calling Us - By Our Name
March 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Mary Magdalene sits there in today’s gospel (John 20) crying at Jesus’ tomb. A “man” appears and asks her why she is weeping and who she is looking for - Mary cannot recognize this “man” and asks him where they had put Jesus.
It’s then Jesus calls her - “Mary” - and the voice touches and stirs her soul. She [...]
Mar
24
The Lenten Hangover
March 24, 2008 | Leave a Comment
Easter Sunday is past - so is Holy Week - so is Lent. For some, it seems like months ago that Lent started - for others, it seems like yesterday.
For me - if I did Lent right - Easter Monday feels like a hangover - or maybe more like a letdown. I guess it’s because the [...]
Mar
23
The Lord Has Risen - Alleluia!
March 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment
“The Lord has indeed risen, alleluia. Glory and kingship be his for ever and ever. ” (Luke 24:34) - Today’s Entrance Antiphon.
May everyone have a blessed and joyful Easter.
Mar
22
Gathering Around the Cross
March 22, 2008 | Leave a Comment
The demise of the Catholic Church has been greatly exaggerated.
How do I know? I saw it firsthand last night.
At the evening liturgy, I watched as family after family went up to the Cross in various forms of veneration. Family after Family!
At one point, my mind really started wandering and I looked up at Mary and [...]
