Our love for each other must be without limits.  We must die to ourselves for the love of others.  In that way we will follow the pattern Christ gave us and enable the world to recognize Christ within us.

Recording is of the 9:00 am Mass at 14 Holy Helpers Church in West Seneca, NY on April 24, 2016.

Jesus' sheep are those that "hear" and "follow" him. Those who "hear" him hear the voice of the Father who speaks through him.

Recording is of the 10:30 am Mass at 14 Holy Helpers Church in West Seneca, NY on April 17, 2016.

That the disciples still are uncertain about Jesus' identity points to their lack of faith ... and perhaps to the long process involved for many of us in coming to faith.

Recording is of the 4:30 pm Mass at 14 Holy Helpers Church in West Seneca, NY on June 20, 2015.

In teaching about the kingdom of God Jesus often drew upon images and experiences that the Jews living in the rural areas of Galilee could relate to. Planted seeds and harvested fields were tangible images that would help them better understand Jesus and his world view.

Recording is of the 4:30 pm Mass at 14 Holy Helpers Church in West Seneca, NY on June 13, 2015.

Even though Jesus commands his disciples to "make disciples" themselves, to baptize, and to teach, they have doubt.  Perhaps because Jesus understands their human weakness, he promises to be with them in this work.

Recording is of the 4:30 pm Mass at 14 Holy Helpers Church in West Seneca, NY on May 30, 2015.

Jesus' body and blood about to be sacrificed would spare the life of all who come to faith in Christ.

Recording is of the 4:30 pm Mass at 14 Holy Helpers Church in West Seneca, NY on June 6, 2015.

Jesus understands the difficulty that men have in giving up their focus on material wealth. Instead he wants us to share that wealth with those in need demonstrating our love for one another.

Recording is of the 10:00 am Mass at 14 Holy Helpers Church in West Seneca, NY on May 25, 2015.

Jesus spoke of the Spirit itself as "living water" which believers receive. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, the disciples were to carry out their mission of evangelization to the world.

Recording is of the 4:30 pm Mass at 14 Holy Helpers Church in West Seneca, NY on May 23, 2015.

Sending the disciples "into the world", Jesus blesses them with the truth so that they can begin their mission of evangelization.

Recording is of the 4:30 pm Mass at 14 Holy Helpers Church in West Seneca, NY on May 16, 2015.

The avenue for remaining in the love of Christ is clearly defined: "Keep my commandments" and "Love one another as I love you".

Recording is of the 4:30 pm Mass at 14 Holy Helpers Church in West Seneca, NY on May 9, 2015.