Archive for May 2020

Sunday, May 31, 2020 This weekend, we celebrate Pentecost Sunday. In the scriptural readings at Mass for Pentecost Sunday, we see the amazing truth that the Holy Spirit gives us gifts and guidance in a very personal way. We are meant to use these God-given gifts to build up the mystical Body of Christ (the…

Sunday, May 24, 2020 How quickly time passes and especially during these weeks following Easter Sunday. On Sunday, we celebrate the Ascension of our Lord, that glorious moment when Jesus, just 40 days after His resurrection, was lifted quite literally into heaven, as the apostles watched in stunned amazement. This account is told in both…

Sunday | May 17th, 2020 On this coming sixth Sunday of Easter, the readings at Mass reminds us that we must put God first and foremost in our lives, and that are called to demonstrate our love for God in concrete actions. Our second reading, from St. Peter challenges us to, “Sanctify Christ as Lord…

Sunday, May 10th, 2020 Fifth Sunday of Easter The readings on this fifth Sunday of Easter present us with themes of dwelling places and home. We Christians are aware that this world is not a permanent home. As pilgrims, we make our way through life with heaven our true home as our destination. On our…

Sunday, May 3rd, 2020 The Fourth Sunday of Easter This Sunday’s readings on the fourth Sunday of Easter offer us a glimpse into the heart of Jesus, our loving Savior. He is the Good Shepherd who invites us to confidently place our trust in Him. The image of Jesus as a shepherd, and His personal…