This weekend's gospel enlightens us on the power of even a small seed of faith, which, with time and nurturing, can blossom into something truly remarkable.
In this Sunday's Gospel, we are called to enlarge the circle that we call family to include those in need. Jesus invites us to become members of his family.
This Sunday, we, as a unified body, come together to celebrate our shared identity as part of the body of Christ. At the table of God’s mercy, the greatest and the least are seated together as equals, united in our faith and love for Christ.
The Holy Trinity, affirms God's initiative to establish a loving relationship with all humanity. It is the belief in the unity of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
Today, the Church is filled with rejoicing as the Holy Spirit descends, upon our newly created community of faith with strength and purpose. Pentecost, our celebration of hope, is a testament to the world that we are not alone in our faith.
In today’s Gospel, we are reminded that God is love, a love that has the power to transform us and our relationships. Our love for others is not just a sentiment, but is transformative and is deeply connected to our love for God.
Today is a significant day for us to remember the hope and new life that Jesus' resurrection brings. As vines and branches, our lives are intertwined in God's love and mercy.
Today's Gospel offers a comforting reassurance that we are not alone in a world that often emphasizes self-reliance. We need each other, and most importantly, we have God as our shepherd, steadfastly guiding us through life's journey.
The appearances of Jesus after his resurrection not only confirm his promise to be with us always, but they also provide a comforting reassurance of his continued presence. We are all called to witness Jesus’ real presence among us.
We live in a world often telling us that “seeing is believing.” Today’s reading describes Jesus’ encounter with his disciple Thomas, who doubted Jesus’ resurrection.
As we enter the Great 50 Days of celebrating Easter, we know Easter is not just about one day of celebration but a season of remembering God's love for us. Easter is an act of faith.
Holy Week is a proclamation of our salvation. During the liturgies of this week, we encounter the suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus the Lord. During these past 40 days, we entered the desert with Jesus through our prayer, fasting, and works of charity. Now, we are preparing to enter a new life prepared for us all.
As we approach the end of the Lenten season, the Scriptures remind us that new life is possible from death. Dying to ourselves and focusing on God brings unspeakable joy to our weary souls.
This Sunday, we celebrate Rejoice Sunday. We rejoice over God’s great love for us all. We rejoice because Jesus did not come into the world to condemn us but to save us.
One of the central themes of Lent is our personal and communal change of heart. We often say we are available to God, but are we listening when God calls us? The Transfiguration is the story of God’s love for us. Jesus is the fruit of God’s love present among us.
Each year, as we prepare for the Great Feast of the Resurrection, we enter a joyful season of penance leading us to a conversion of heart. These 40 days of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving lead us to celebrate our resurrection into new life.
Mercy is at the heart of the Christian life. No matter where Jesus went or what he did, mercy was essential. Jesus' healing ministry responds to the world's people's need for God's mercy.