We — knowing the full Gospel story — are peering into that story, watching and listening to the disciples’ response to Jesus. They are confused.
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In Jesus’ absence, we wait for the gift of the Spirit
And, hopefully, in some way, we appreciate the growth and the gift that is the Spirit in Pentecost.
Continue readingJesus’ litany was directed to his disciples — and to us
We are given a share in the eternal life promised by the Christ.
Continue readingGod extends his grace way beyond any law
We know what God wants and what God calls us to. And that is life — and life to the full.
Continue readingThrough Jesus, we call God our Father
And so the story of our relationship beginning with Abraham begins.
Continue readingEternal life depends on our ability, willingness to hear, believe, accept him
And we will tell the story, once again, of a love that was without limits or conditions — a love that is eternal.
Continue readingBe the disciples, apostles you’ve been baptized to become
As you are called, now you are sent!
Continue readingThe faithful suffer, but Jesus liberates
And so a blind man hears of Jesus’ presence nearby, and nothing and no one could stop him from crying out louder and louder and louder until he was heard by Jesus, in spite of the many attempts by many to silence him.
Continue readingThe scriptures make us look at our own journeys of faith
We don’t need to be condemning, but rather to be deeply identified with the Christ, and welcome others to come to know him through us.
Continue readingBe formed by the Gospel, and share the life of the kingdom of God
This, also, may have been a favorite Gospel passage of St. Vincent de Paul, who formed the Congregation of the Mission religious community of men and women, and priests and nuns who were formed to form others.
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