On Pentecost we celebrate God unleashing his Spirit, igniting the growth of the Church through the proclamation of disciples into every known region of the world. So also today Christ’s Church continues to expand and spread as his followers share with...

On this last weekend of The Great Fifty Days of Easter, we begin by joining the nation in remembering and giving thanks for all who have given their lives in defense of our country. Then we turn our attention to our Lord’s ascension and his promise to...

On this last weekend of The Great Fifty Days of Easter, we begin by joining the nation in remembering and giving thanks for all who have given their lives in defense of our country. Then we turn our attention to our Lord’s ascension and his promise to...

Next weekend we will celebrate The Ascension of Our Lord—the end of Jesus’ earthly life and his return to his heavenly kingdom. To “celebrate” is to “remember.” This weekend, in anticipation, we consider the arc of our own Christian life—created by...

The literal Hebrew meaning of the word “blessed” is “to be in the right place”. On this fifth weekend in the “Great Fifty Days of Easter”, Jesus assures us of a final resting place he has prepared for us in the presence of his Father. Today, with the...

Today is often called “Good Shepherd Sunday.” In today’s Gospel reading, Jesus refers to himself as the “gate” for the sheep. The risen Christ reveals the way to abundant life. He anoints our heads with oil and guides us beside the still waters of our...

We are Easter people… and “alleluia” is our song. The church invests itself in the Easter mystery for seven weeks from Easter to Pentecost—50 days that are filled with remembrance and praise of the risen Christ. This weekend we celebrate the mystery...

Our joyous celebration of the Resurrection continues! As we ponder this miraculous turning point in human history, we witness God’s power even in our own lives. Christ is risen among us and assures us of his Spirit and his peace.

“We are Easter people, and Alleluia is our song.” The quote, attributed to St. Augustine from the 5th century, has rung through Christendom ever since. Alleluia is the church’s victory cheer in praise of the risen Christ. We sing and pray and...

Through the body and blood of Jesus offered on the cross, God is reconciling the world to himself. This body and blood are freely offered to us in the meal of the new covenant. No longer is the blood of animals a necessary sacrifice for sin. Jesus has...