May Crowning
During the Month of May – a month both named for and dedicated to Mary – Catholics have long honored her by placing…
First Communion Celebration
Dear Friends, I am sure you all know the song. “This Little Light of Mine.” There was this preacher who wanted children to…
Mother’s Day Celebration
A great preacher had four sons all of whom grew up to become preachers. One day, a visitor arrived and found the whole…
The Sunday after Easter is Divine Mercy Sunday!
Jesus told St. Faustina that this Feast of Mercy would be a very special day when “all the divine floodgates through which graces…
The Resurrection
By all the precedents of history, by all the known laws of nature, the story of Jesus should have ended with his burial….
Jesus Enters Jerusalem as King of Israel
Given the tensions and expectations that have been growing, Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem is very dramatic. By openly entering the city where he…
‘Jesus, Son of David, help me!’
Bartimaeus heard the noise of the crowd which was with Jesus. People told him that Jesus of Nazareth was there. Bartimaeus then immediately…
Healing of the Paralytic
Luke narrates yet another miracle, the healing of the paralytic. This miracle is significant for five reasons. First, it shows that Jesus’ authority…
Why Does God Pursue Sinners?
The third parable of Luke 15 is a more elaborate treatment of the seeking-of-sinners theme. The parable’s popular title “prodigal son” probably puts…
Jesus and the Hemorrhaging Woman
This fifth section of Luke’s portrayal of Jesus’ Galilean ministry continues to focus on the issue of Christ’s authority, but now the attention…