Easter 2025

When stories about the Christian Church and her leaders appear in headlines today, it may cause us to shake our heads in dismay. Some of these negative stories reflect the bias of a secular culture; many we have brought upon ourselves. God’s Church is far from perfect! And yet Scripture calls her the Bride of Christ, beloved and holy in His eyes. Today’s readings remind us how God led the apostles through the failure and loss of Judas to restore…

Easter 6

Just “a little while”. When Jesus told his disciples that he would be gone from them “a little while”, their reaction was like ours often is when someone tells us that (Jn 16). We want to know EXACTLY, how long is “a little while”? The three days that Jesus spent in a tomb may have felt like an eternity to them in their grief. And waiting for Jesus to return can feel just as long for Christians today who are…

Good Shepherd Sunday

3rd Sunday of Easter

Second Sunday of Easter

“Alleluia! Christ is risen!” Today, Christians all around the world are gathering to celebrate our Lord’s resurrection from the dead. The darkness and gloom of Good Friday have given way to a new and glorious Easter morning, and all creation rejoices! Because the grave could not contain Jesus, neither will it be able to keep hold of us. Our sins have been forgiven. We have been set free. Alleluia!