At Blessed John XXIII Parish. The farewell address of St. Paul (Acts 20) and the high priestly prayer of Jesus (John 17). What do you want your legacy to be?

At Blessed John XXIII Parish, Knoxville. Here, as in many parts of the US, the Solemnity of the Ascension is celebrated on the 7th Sunday of Easter. Why is this day so important? (Hint: like the Assumption, it's not "Up, Up, and Away.")

At Blessed John XXIII Parish, Knoxville. Jesus promises the disciples that the Holy Spirit will "guide you to all truth" (John 16:12-15), and the Holy Spirit does just that for Paul as he speaks to the Athenians (Acts 17:22 - 18:1)!

At Blessed John XXIII Parish, Knoxville. Can Jesus' words about the Holy Spirit in John 15:26-16:4 be applied to Paul's (and Luke's?) meeting with Lydia in Acts 16:11-15? Can those words be applied to us, too?

At Knox County Detention Center and Blessed John XXIII Parish. How we maintain a relationship with Jesus, even when we cannot see him (John 14:23-29). Applications to me, to prisoners, and to those students about to graduate.

At Blessed John XXIII Parish, Knoxville. Bringing spirituality to secular concerns, as demonstrated by St. Joseph, Acts 15:1-6, and John 15:1-8.

At Blessed John XXIII Parish, Knoxville. The profound importance of Acts 11:1-18. Where would we be without the Jewish Christians who witnessed about their faith to their Gentile neighbors?

At Blessed John XXIII Parish, Knoxville. Reflecting on the shepherd/sheep images of Psalm 100, Revelation 7:9-17, and John 10:27-30, in conjunction with the Boston Marathon bombings.

At Blessed John XXIII Parish, Knoxville. "Seeing is believing." Always? A reflection on John 6:35-40, assisted by 1 John 1:1-4. Brief mention in "teaser" to Acts 8:1b-8.

At Blessed John XXIII Parish, Knoxville. John 6:22-29 and the call to continue growing in relationship with God.