I am fully aware of my own need for healing – something I cannot give myself – but only comes from God through Jesus Christ. Jesus numerous times refers to himself as the bridegroom. In Mark’s Gospel (2:18-22) he makes reference to this loving presence of God in the midst Read more…
Today’s Readings provide us encouraging words from the person of Jesus: “Do not let your hearts be troubled.” Living in this time of global pandemic presents many challenges, which cause emotional stress, anxiety, fear and doubts of all kinds, even in the realm of faith. During such times of trial, Read more…
Today’s Gospel is from the 5th chapter of John, where Jesus heals a man at the pool of Bethesda who had been ill for 38 years! Most of John’s Gospel is intended to lead the reader to an act of faith in the person of Jesus as the Son of Read more…
This morning’s Mass is a Catholic Schools Mass, with students from Eastside Catholic High School providing music and serving in other capacities. It is good to have so many of our students join us for Mass this morning! Welcome. In today’s readings, St. Paul teaches us that it is Jesus Read more…
In today’s readings, Jesus is once again alone in prayer with God, the Father. Jesus as the Son of God drew great strength and direction in these moments of prayer. These moments solidifies his relationship with the Father along with his resolve to accomplish his redeeming work. Is it any Read more…
It can be hard to understand some of the sayings of Jesus. What does he mean when he says “I am the Way, the Truth and the Life.”? One can only begin to understand this by encountering the person of Jesus and growing in relationship with Jesus. Certainly, my life Read more…
Jesus continues to teach Nicodemus about his true origins from God above. “The one who comes from above is above all. The one who is of the earth is earthly and speaks of earthly things.” (John 3: 31) We need a balanced ‘theology’ or understanding of God. God is indeed Read more…
On this Holy Thursday night, we are very much like the people of Israel on that first Passover night in Egypt. They were in their homes praying that angel of death would indeed ‘passover’ them. We, too, like many around the world are in our homes, praying that we and Read more…
Jesus comes to gather the nations into the one Kingdom of God. As the Passover Feast draws near, the people knowing the Pharisees seek to kill Jesus ask: “Will he come to the Feast?” Jesus is the Feast! He will make that Passover surpass and fulfill all other Passover celebrations. Read more…
In the Gospel today (John 4: 43-54) a royal official comes from Capernaum to Cana to ask Jesus to heal his son, who was near death. This is our model today and every day, to bring our needs to Jesus – in faith. In these trying times, we are encouraged Read more…