On this Divine Mercy Sunday, perhaps we will experience the love and mercy of God in a way that transforms our faith and gives to us new life!
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God’s covenant with us is fully revealed in the death, resurrection of Jesus
Because he has been raised, we are irrevocably changed and promised life eternal. For that reason alone we joyfully sing our Easter song — ALLELUIA!!
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On this day, we remember and celebrate the outpouring of the Holy Spirit
When we listen attentively to these scriptures today we hear the wonders of the Spirit of God as forgiveness abounds, tongues are loosened, understanding and proclaiming is everywhere, and people’s hearts, souls, and lives go through profound conversion.
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A reflection for Tuesday of the Seventh Week of Easter
In this surprising revelation, the Lord spoke of unity among the members of the church with one another, as well as unity with him, therefore creating in us and for us a unity with the Father.
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Perhaps there is a little bit of the ‘doubter’ in each of us?
Perhaps there is a little bit of the “doubter” in each of us? Perhaps we need to be shown and convinced of our importance in God’s plan?
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The experience in the empty tomb is an incredible response of faith
The Easter testimony of the scripture reveals an incredible experience in the empty tomb, an equally incredible response of faith, and hints at the road ahead. The disciples “saw and believed” then spent the rest of their lives growing in their understanding and preaching what they believed. This is the same journey we are invited to make as today’s disciples of Jesus, our risen Lord!
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This Holy Week that is upon us is our week
This Holy Week that is upon us is our week. We must pause, absorb, hear, feel, receive, unlock, discover, and understand what has been given to us, what has happened to us.
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Christ is alive in his church
By Archbishop José H. Gomez These days have been a busy and beautiful time in my ministry. As I write, it is the ninth anniversary of my welcome Mass as coadjutor archbishop of Los Angeles. Who knows where the time […]
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The intimacy between Jesus and the Father is beyond compare
Jesus’ death, resurrection, ascension and sending of the Spirit are the mysteries at the heart of the Easter days.
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Born for a second time
As Jesus did, we need to have a true “fire” in our hearts for the salvation of others, beginning with those who are closest to us. We need to love Jesus with a love that longs to bring every person to love him, too.
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