Sixth Sunday of Easter

Ongoing divine revelation is made known by keeping the commandments and persevering in the love of the Lord. Doing these things also expresses the theological theme of remaining iin the Lord as a description of Christian life.

Recording is of a Mass offered at 14 Holy Helpers Church in West Seneca, NY at 4:30 pm on May 13, 2023.

Fifth Sunday of Easter

For readers of the Gospel who are unable to see Jesus in the flesh, trusting in their faith and accomplishing great works in his name ought to be signs enough that the Son and the Father are one.  Those who see with eyes of faith see the way, the truth, and the life; this sight is far greater than anything perceived by human sight alone.

Recording is of a Mass offered at 14 Holy Helpers Church in West Seneca, NY at 12:00 pm on May 7, 2023.

Fourth Sunday of Easter

Jesus refers to himself as a "gate" that protects the sheep and keeps "thieves and robbers" away from the sheep.  This reference applies to salvation, as those who pass through the gate, namely those who come to believe in Jesus and hear his voice, will have access to the Father.

Recording is of a Mass offered at 14 Holy Helpers Church in West Seneca, NY at 9:00 am on April 30, 2023.

Third Sunday of Easter

At a meal with two of his disciples, the a man they had met took bread, said the blessing, broke it, and gave it to them.  Their eyes were opened and they recognized that this man was the risen Jesus.

Recording is of a Mass offered at 14 Holy Helpers Church in West Seneca, NY at 9:00 am on April 23, 2023.

Second Sunday of Easter.

The risen Jesus appears again after eight days  to respond to Thomas' demand to see the risen Jesus' wounds. The blessing from Jesus is driected toward those who have not seen  but believe.

Recording is of a Mass offered at 14 Holy Helpers Church in West Seneca, NY at 10:30 am on April 16, 2023.

Palm Sunday

The Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ

Recording is of a Mass offered at 14 Holy Helpers Church in West Seneca, NY at 9:00 am on April 2, 2023.

Fifth Sunday of Lent.

Jesus coud have avoided the tragedy of Lazarus' death by coming as soon as Mary and Martha called for him. Or is that the point of the story: to show that Jesus could raise the dead, even as the act of resuscitating Lazarus will lead directly to his own death?

Recording is of a Mass offered at 14 Holy Helpers Church in West Seneca, NY at 4:30 pm March 25, 2023.

Fourth Sunday of Lent.

As light of the world, Jesus' mission is one of judgment, not against people who are physically blind, but against those who are spiritually blind and who refuse to recognize Jesus' true identity.

Recording is of a Mass offered at 14 Holy Helpers Church in West Seneca, NY at 4:30 pm March 18, 2023.

Third Sunday of Lent.

When the villages meet Jesus and hear his words, they proclaim him to be "the savior of the world".

Recording is of a Mass offered at 14 Holy Helpers Church in West Seneca, NY at 4:30 pm March 11, 2023.

Second Sunday of Lent.

The disciples are so awestruck by the heaveny voice that prostrate themselves in reverence. Although some biblical scholars interpret the scene to be a preview of the resurrection, it is first and foremost a theophany, a manifestation of the divine Jesus, the Son of God.

Recording is of a Mass offered at 14 Holy Helpers Church in West Seneca, NY at 10:30 am on March 5, 2023.