The Easter Octave continues today with Mary Magdalene being the first one to whom the Risen Jesus reveals himself. Mary went in love to the empty tomb seeking the Lord. When he appears to her, at first she does not recognize him. He tells her not to cling to him, Read more…
As we continue to celebrate Easter throughout the Octave, let us listen attentively to the readings from the Acts of the Apostles – as they are instructive to us. Peter begins to proclaim Jesus Christ to the nations, and THIS is the MISSION of the church. This is what we Read more…
Happy Easter! May the Risen Lord bless you and all of you loved ones. As the disciples Peter and John raced to the empty tomb, so may the resurrection of Jesus cause our hearts to race in the joy of such Good News. May the Peace of the Risen Lord Read more…
Happy Easter! Quite a Lent culminates tonight in another singular celebration of the Easter Vigil. I’ve included the written homily below the video of tonight’s Mass. Easter Homily, 2020 Year of COVID-19 The Risen Jesus is our Home Happy Easter! Our first reading tonight, the Creation account from the Book Read more…
Before Mass today, I paced and prayed in an empty cathedral. I know you all miss the opportunity to gather together for Mass and to receive the Eucharist. I hope you also know that we as your pastors miss all of you and the ability to gather together to receive Read more…
Our Easter Octave continues … In today’s Gospel, we continue reading the resurrection story from the Gospel of John. We learn that when the Risen Jesus appeared to Mary, she did not recognize him, but rather mistook him to be the gardener. Let’s take a closer look at both of Read more…
Spoiler alert… You will notice in the photos that our Easter Fire was held during daylight. Well, all I can say is, you try to stay up late enough in Alaska for the sun to set before you begin an Easter Vigil! Sunset is now around 9:30 pm, meaning (other Read more…
Our Lenten journey is now over. We have accompanied Jesus through his agony, passion and death. Tonight / Today we celebrate that he who was dead now lives forever, and holds the keys of death and hell. (3rd Antiphon; Holy Saturday Morning Prayer) Just when those who sought to silence Read more…
Happy Easter! I hope and pray your Lenten journey was fruitful and your Easter celebration is one of even greater appreciation for the love of God who sent his only Son into the world and for Jesus Christ who coming into the world took on our human condition, walked among Read more…
Today’s Mass offers us the resurrection account from John’s Gospel (20:11-18). This account evokes a persistence on the part of the Magdalene to remain at the tomb. She had visited earlier and found it empty, and ran to tell Simon Peter. She obviously returned, and remained, even after Peter and Read more…