Monthly Archives: May 2023

The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity Exodus 34:4b-6, 8-9; Daniel 3; 2 Corinthians 13:11-13; John 3:16-18 God asked Cain, “Where is your brother Abel?” He answered, “I do not know. Am I my brother’s keeper?” With that question, Cain … Continue reading →

The Eighth Sunday of Easter: The Solemnity of Pentecost Acts 2:1-11; Psalm 104; 1 Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13; John 20:19-23 The exuberance of ecstatic singing whether it be the extravagant melismas of Gregorian chant to the wordless improvisations of vocal jazz … Continue reading →

The Seventh Sunday of Easter Acts 1:12-14; Psalm 27; 1 Peter 4:13-16; John 17:1-11 We are an impatient people. We want to get there. Have a problem? We want to consider all the possibilities and choose a solution. We want … Continue reading →

The Sixth Sunday of Easter Acts 8:5-8, 14-17; Psalm 66; 1 Peter 3:15-18; John 14:15-21 My mother, brother and I were around the bed when dad breathed his last and died. As I looked across the bed to my mother … Continue reading →

The Fifth Sunday of Easter Acts 26:1-7; Psalm 33; 1 Peter 2:4-9; John 14:1-12 “Do not let your hearts be troubled”. Despite what Jesus says, my heart is troubled, and I suspect yours might be too. What troubles your heart … Continue reading →