We are presented with lots of new things this week! A new commandment to love one another, new elders to administer newly established churches, a new heaven and a new earth, a new and eternal Jerusalem, a new order as the former things pass away… yet all these new things still lead us, inevitably, to the one everlasting Kingdom of God. New things mean change and change is hard. New things bring new habits, new commitments, new procedures, new attitudes. Jesus is always there to guide us to our new home… with him in heaven.

This week's readings:
Gospel – John 13: 31-33a, 34-35
1st Reading – Acts 14: 21-27
Psalm 145
2nd Reading – Revelation 21: 1-5a

• (00:00:00) - Intro & Prayer
• (00:02:13) - Gospel & Explanation
• (00:16:21) - First Reading & Explanation
• (00:28:08) - Psalm & Explanation
• (00:31:20) - Second Reading & Explanation
• (00:45:23) - Closing & Credits

This Sunday is Good Shepherd Sunday which reminds us that not only is Jesus our Good Shepherd, but that we are the precious sheep of his flock. That relationship isn’t just one-way! It’s a real, vibrant, living relationship between each of us and Jesus. Revelation reminds us that our destiny is not in this world, it is in heaven. So, no matter how compelling the circumstances of our lives, no matter how important our jobs, no matter the stress and pressure the world places upon us, all that will pass away. In the end, Jesus, our Good Shepherd, always chooses us. But do we always choose him? And for all the times we don’t, Jesus is still there waiting… for us.

This week's readings:
Gospel – John 10: 27-30
1st Reading – Acts 13: 14, 43-52
Psalm 100
2nd Reading – Revelation 7: 9, 14b-17

• (00:00:00) - Introduction & Prayer
• (00:02:08) - Gospel & Explanation
• (00:13:28) - First Reading & Explanation
• (00:27:52) - Psalm & Explanation
• (00:30:00) - Second Reading & Explanation
• (00:43:17) - Closing & Credits

Still trying to comprehend the immensity of the Resurrection and uncertain of their next steps, the disciples return to the familiar – fishing on the Sea of Galilee. Yet even there, Jesus finds them! Jesus completes the healing Peter so desperately needs, after his three-fold denial of Jesus, in the place where it all began. When we are afraid or uncertain, we do the same thing, don’t we? We return to the comfort of the familiar. But Jesus always pursues us… just like he did Peter. And he finds us… to comfort, soothe, and heal our troubled hearts and souls.

This week's readings:
Gospel – John 21: 1-19
1st Reading – Acts 5: 27-32, 40b-41
Psalm 30
2nd Reading – Revelation 5: 11-14

• (00:00:00) - Introduction & Prayer
• (00:02:00) - Gospel & Explanation
• (00:34:43) - First Reading & Explanation
• (00:43:15) - Psalm & Explanation
• (00:46:48) - Second Reading & Explanation
• (00:56:32) - Closing & Credits

On this Octave Day of Easter, the Second Sunday of the Easter Season, as we celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday, we are reminded of the gifts of peace and joy that come only from God through his Son, Jesus. We are told that we are blessed because we did not see the Risen Christ and yet we still believe in him because of the witness of those who did see him. And we are – again – reminded that our ultimate destiny is to dwell within the kingdom of light, peace, and joy of heaven… a beautiful invitation that we can never earn on our own merit, of which we are not worthy, and one that will take us a lifetime to accept!

This week's readings:
Gospel – John 20: 19-31
1st Reading – Acts 5: 12-16
Psalm 118
2nd Reading – Revelation 1: 9-11a, 12-13, 17-19

• (00:00:00) - Introduction and Prayer
• (00:01:36) - Gospel
• (00:04:56) - Divine Mercy Explained
• (00:08:44) - Gospel Explained
• (00:25:29) - First Reading
• (00:26:20) - First Reading Explained
• (00:32:36) - Psalm and Explanation
• (00:35:00) - Second Reading
• (00:36:29) - Second Reading Explained
• (00:48:10) - Closing and Credits

Happy Easter! Alleluia, let us rejoice and be glad!

We made it through the 40-days of Lent and we now celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus with great joy! Jesus’ Resurrection is the central mystery of our faith and the promise which gives us hope for our own resurrections. Throughout the coming 50-days of the Easter Season, we will – once again – hear the accounts of Jesus’ post-Resurrection appearances to his Apostles, we will be reminded of the work of the early Church, and we will be invited to deepen our faith in the mercy, peace, and love of Jesus, Our Lord and Savior. May the joy of Easter dwell within our hearts and minds throughout the coming year!

This week's readings:
Gospel – John 20: 1-9
Afternoon Gospel – Luke 24:13-35
Easter Sequence
1st Reading – Acts 10: 34a, 37-43
Psalm 118
2nd Reading – Colossians 3: 1-4 OR 1 Corinthians 5: 6b-8

As we enter into Holy Week on this Palm Sunday, we are given a stark reminder of just what Jesus was forced to endure in a very short period of time. From the heights of acclaim showered upon him during his Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem to the abysmal depths of betrayal, abuse, torture, suffering, and death just a few days later, Jesus experienced an unimaginable range of human physical and emotional pain for the sake of all humanity - for your sake - for my sake… done out of a love beyond all telling. May we embrace this most sacred time with all the humility and gratitude we can muster and be forever changed by the love Jesus has for each and every one of us.

Part II readings:
Procession Gospel – Luke 19: 28-40
1st Reading – Isaiah 50: 4-7
Psalm 22
2nd Reading – Philippians 2: 6-11

Part I reading:
Gospel – Luke 22:14 – 23:56

As we enter into Holy Week on this Palm Sunday, we are given a stark reminder of just what Jesus was forced to endure in a very short period of time. From the heights of acclaim showered upon him during his Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem to the abysmal depths of betrayal, abuse, torture, suffering, and death just a few days later, Jesus experienced an unimaginable range of human physical and emotional pain for the sake of all humanity - for your sake - for my sake… done out of a love beyond all telling. May we embrace this most sacred time with all the humility and gratitude we can muster and be forever changed by the love Jesus has for each and every one of us.

Part I reading:
Gospel – Luke 22:14 – 23:56

Part II readings:
Procession Gospel – Luke 19: 28-40
1st Reading – Isaiah 50: 4-7
Psalm 22
2nd Reading – Philippians 2: 6-11

On this Fifth Sunday of Lent, our readings focus on life and death. From Ezekiel’s prophecy that the Israelites will be raised from their metaphorical tomb to Jesus’ raising of Lazarus from his four-day sleep of literal death in the grave, our understanding of what it means to be fully alive is challenged. And we are reminded that it is never too late to turn away from sin and repent. God, who exists outside of time, already knows what we have chosen, even if we haven’t yet decided… which means we still have time. So, what will it be? Will we remain mired within the darkness of sin here on earth and so be exiled from the light of God’s heavenly realm? Or will we choose to reflect the glory of God in this life so as to dwell within the kingdom of heaven in the next?

This week's readings:
Gospel – John 11: 1-45
1st Reading – Ezekiel 37: 12-14
Psalm 130
2nd Reading – Romans 8: 8-11