Feasts of the Apostles, Philip and James, May 3
1 Cor 15:1-8 / John 14:6-14
Jesus instructs his disciples; "I am the way, the truth, and the life. "
A young man was stationed on the island of Saipan during World War Il.
Easter 5 Sunday B: Vine and Branches
From Fr. Tony Kadavil's Collection:
1: “Jesus nut” The “Jesus nut,” also called the “Jesus pin,” is the nut that holds the main rotor to the mast of some helicopters, such as the UH-1 Iroquois. The long, strong metallic fans of the helicopter are fitted to the main rotor of the mast. The “Jesus nut” is a slang term first coined by American soldiers in Vietnam; the technical term is MRRN or main rotor retaining nut.
May 1: St. Joseph, the Worker
Genesis 1:26 - 2:3 / Matthew 13:54-58
Jesus identifies himself with workers: “Isn’t this the carpenter’s son?”
Easter 4 Week: April 26- May 1
Easter 4 Week: April 26- May 1:
April 26 Monday: John 10: 1-10: Through today’s gospel, the Church reminds us of our call to become good shepherds of God’s flock and good sheep of His parishes and invites us to pray for vocations to the priesthood, the diaconate and the consecrated life.
4th Week of Easter, Thursday, April 29
4th Week of Easter, Thursday, April 29
Acts 13:13-25 / John 13:16-20
Jesus teaches about service; "No slave is greater than his master."
Eastern Mennonite College ran an unusual ad in Campus Life magazine. After describing how everyone today is striving to be "on top," the ad noted that it wasn't much different in Jesus' day. Even Jesus' closest disciples wanted to be "on top." Jesus made a dramatic statement about this attitude.
4th Week of Easter, Tuesday, April 27
4th Week of Easter, Tuesday, April 27
Acts 11:19-26 /
John 10:22-30
Jesus speaks about discipleship: "My sheep hear my voice and follow me. "
"Two shepherds were separating their flocks after their sheep had shared the same pen for the night. The first shepherd called, "Manah" (Arabic for "Follow me"). At once his sheep came to him. The second shepherd did the same with the same results.
4th Week of Easter, Monday, April 26
4th Week of Easter, Monday, April 26
Acts 11:1-18 / John 10:1-10
Jesus talks about life; "I came to give you life in all its fullness."
A 50-year-old man with a terminal illness wrote to a friend: "I suddenly asked myself, 'What am I doing? Why am I working at something I don't enjoy? Why am I building a bank account that will do me no good when I am dead?' "
3rd Week of Easter, Saturday, April 24
3rd Week of Easter, Saturday, April 24
Acts 9:31-42 / John 6:60-69
Many people leave Jesus; Peter stayed with Jesus.
A popular poster shows a loaf of bread and a goblet of wine. On the poster are the words, "Jesus of Nazareth requests the honor of your presence at a dinner to be given in his honor." The poster underscores two important points. First, the Mass is a meal to which Jesus invites us personally:
Easter 3rd Week: April 19-24:
Easter 3rd Week: April 19-24:
April 19 Monday: John 6:22-29:
The context: Today’s Gospel introduces Jesus’ famous discourse on the Holy Eucharist which emerged within a dialogue between Jesus and the Jews who had gone around the Lake and come to Capernaum searching for him. In answer to their question about his arrival, Jesus challenged them, saying that they were looking for him so they could get another free meal and that such meals would not satisfy them. He also instructed them to labor for food that would give them Eternal Life.
3rd Week of Easter, Friday, April 23
3rd Week of Easter, Friday, April 23
Acts 9:1-20 / John 6:52-59
Jesus speaks about his body and blood; "My flesh is true food; my body is true drink. "
Imagine you are Jesus. You want to show people in a dramatic way that you want to be united with them. At the same time, you want to give people an opportunity to show that they also want to be united with you. How could you achieve both goals? We find the answer in today's gospel. Jesus gives himself to us in the form of food.
3rd Week of Easter, Thursday, April 22
3rd Week of Easter, Thursday, April 22
Acts 8:26-48 / John 6:44-51
Jesus talks about the Father; "Only the Son has seen the Father."
A college student said to his theology professor, "I cannot believe in God any longer." The professor stunned the student by saying, "Maybe I should congratulate you for no longer believing in God." "What do you mean by that?" said the student. His professor replied,
Easter 3 Sunday B: Emmaus Journey
Fr. Jude Botelho:
In today’s first reading Peter highlights how God maintains his covenant with mankind continually despite their sins and ignorance.
In today’s first reading Peter highlights how God maintains his covenant with mankind continually despite their sins and ignorance.
3rd Week of Easter, Wednesday, April 21
3rd Week of Easter, Wednesday, April 21
Acts 8:1-8 / John 6:35-40
Jesus speaks about eternal life; "Whoever believes in me will have eternal life. "
When Werner von Braun died, Time magazine called him the 20th-century Columbus. Before he died, von Braun gave this testimony concerning life after death:
3rd Week of Easter, Monday, April 19
3rd Week of Easter, Monday, April 19
Acts 6:8-15 / John 6:22-29
Today and in the next few days, two unrelated Scripture texts run parallel – Stephen’s martyrdom presented as an imitation of the martyrdom of Christ and the Eucharistic discourse of Jesus, as given in John 6 after the multiplication of bread. Jesus confronts us today with the question:
2nd Week of Easter, Friday, April 16
2nd Week of Easter, Friday, April 16
Acts 5:34-42
/ John 6:1-15
From today and until next Saturday (8 days), the Eucharistic discourse of Jesus, as given in John 6 from the multiplication of bread. Jesus confronts us with the question: “Why are you looking for me?” Why are we looking for God, for Jesus? Is it merely for the things he gives us? We receive much from God, but do we look for Jesus himself, for what he means in our lives? Let us look to get closer to him and to become more like him. He asks us for faith in his person and mission.
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Jesus feeds 5,000 people; He multiplied five loaves.
Almost a century ago, two men were on a train in France. The older man was reading the Bible story of the multiplication of the loaves. Noticing this, the younger man said, "Pardon me, sir, but do you really believe what you're reading?" "Yes," said the older man, "don't you believe it?"
2nd Week of Easter, Thursday, April 15
2nd Week of Easter, Thursday, April 15
Acts 5:27-33 / John 3:31-36
Jesus speaks about eternal life; Whoever believes has eternal life.
Most people who turn on a television set can't tell you how the magic box works. But they don't deny that it works. The picture on the screen tells them that. Most people who drive an automobile can't tell you how the magic motor works. But they don't deny that it works. The movement of the car tells them that.
2nd Week of Easter, Wednesday, April 14
2nd Week of Easter, Wednesday, April 14
Acts
5:17-26 / John 3:16-21
Jesus continues his instruction; "Whoever
believes will not see death. "
Easter 2nd Week: April 12-17:
Easter 2nd Week: April 12-17:
April 12 Monday: The context: Today’s Gospel describes the night visit of Nicodemus made to Jesus. Nicodemus was a rich Jewish rabbi and one of the seventy members of Sanhedrin. Later in his Gospel, John shows us how Nicodemus argued for a fair trial for Jesus (7:51) and how he cooperated with Joseph of Arimathea to bury Jesus (19:38). Nicodemus came to Jesus convinced that obeying the Mosaic Law and offering the prescribed sacrifices were enough for one’s eternal salvation.
2nd Week of Easter, Monday, April 12
2nd Week of Easter, Monday, April 12
Acts 4:23-31 / John 3:1-8
Jesus speaks about spiritual birth; "You must be born from above. "
George Foreman, former heavyweight champion of the world, had been attending Bible classes and was in a prayer group. But he was still dragging his feet spiritually.
Easter 2 Sunday - Divine Mercy - Thomas & Nail Marks
We trace our roots as parish and faith communities to Easter night when Jesus “breathed” his spirit of peace and reconciliation upon his frightened disciples, transforming them into the new Church.
The “peace” that Christ gives his new Church is not a passive sense of good feeling or the mere absence of conflict. Christ’s peace is hard work: the peace of the Easter Christ is to honor one another as children of the same Father in heaven; the peace of the Easter Christ seeks to build bridges and find solutions rather than assigning blame or extracting punishment; the peace of Christ is centered in relationships that are just, ethical and moral.
Friday within Easter Octave, April 9
Friday within Easter Octave, April 9
Acts
4:1-12 / John 21:1-14
They catch 153 fish; The net didn't break.
A preacher was fond of the technique of dividing his sermon into several major points. For example, he'd begin by referring to the "five smooth stones" that David used to defeat Goliath. Then he'd divide his sermon into five points. Or he'd begin by referring to the "seven days of creation" and then divide his sermon into seven points.
Easter Octave: April 5-10, 2021:
Easter Octave: April 5-10, 2021:
5 Monday: Mt 28:8-15:
The context: Today’s Gospel describes how the two Marys who had been at the foot of the cross – Mary Magdalene and “the other Mary” (sister or cousin of Jesus’ mother) – went to the tomb of Jesus early on Sunday morning. They were shocked at seeing an open tomb without Jesus’ body in it. As they ran back with fear and joy to report the news to the apostles, the risen Jesus greeted them and told them to inform the apostles that he would meet them in Galilee. The guards, too, went to the chief priests to report the Resurrection of Jesus. But they were promptly silenced by the Temple authorities who bribed them to spread the false news that Jesus’ body had been stolen by his disciples.
Tuesday Within Easter Octave, April 6
Tuesday Within Easter Octave, April 6
Acts 2:36-41 / John 20:11-18
Jesus speaks to Mary of Magdala; "Stop holding on to me."
A mother had just returned from driving her only son to the college hostel. She walked into his empty room, clutching a note he had written her. She began to cry uncontrollably, realizing that his new world at college would never be her world—their world. Finally, after a long cry, she let go of the note and let it fall to the floor.
Monday within Easter Octave, April 5
Monday within Easter Octave, April 5
Acts 2:14, 22-33 / Matthew 28:8-15
Guards say Jesus' body was stolen; This story still circulates.
President Lincoln's coffin was opened twice. The first time was in 1887, twenty-two years after his assassination. Rumours began sweeping the country that the coffin did not contain Lincoln's body. The body was checked and verified to be that of Lincoln. The casket was resealed with lead. Fourteen years later, a new wave of rumours began to sweep the country. Again, the coffin was opened and shown to contain the body of Lincoln. This time the casket was not only resealed but also permanently embedded in a crypt in Springfield, Illinois. Similar rumours circulated about Jesus' body. The only difference was that Jesus' body was indeed missing. The rumours dealt with what happened to it.
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