The Gospel of John tells us that Jesus was crucified on the “Preparation Day” for the Passover. Since no work could be done on …
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In the Jewish ritual of Passover, a boy asks the father leading the meal a famous question, “Why is this night different from every other …
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Today’s liturgy seems to move so quickly. We move from our joyful entrance with shouts of Hosanna to Jesus been crucified and dead in …
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“For as true man he wept for Lazarus his friend, and as eternal God raised him from the tomb.” – from the Mass of …
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In today’s gospel Jesus works a great miracle. He gives sight to a man born blind. Yet when we read this story, it seems …
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This week, I visited the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City to view a special exhibit of photography. The pictures displayed were all …
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I love the view from the top of a mountain. You can see everything so much more clearly. In today’s gospel, Jesus takes Peter, …
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For the beginning of Lent, the Church takes us back in today’s first reading to “The Beginning” as we hear from the Book of …
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In today’s Gospel Jesus asks his disciples to pay attention to what they see in creation. “Look at the birds in the sky,” he …
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People often wonder what a celibate priest could know about marriage. On the surface, it seems like a fair question. But when you really …