March 2024

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/033124.cfm Who Will Fill My Emptiness? Peace be with you, my friends, and to all you love and cherish. Welcome to our Easter Celebration of our Risen Lord Jesus. Happy Easter!   I can’t help but think of all the empty tombs around us this Easter morning. I think of the emptiness of the widow and

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/032924.cfm How Much Jesus Loves Us “He bowed His head and gave up His spirit.” “There was no more terrible death than death by crucifixion. Even the Romans regarded it with a shudder of horror, and Cicero declared it was “the most cruel and horrifying death.” Tacitus said it was a “despicable death.” It was

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/032824-Supper.cfm You Can’t Have One Without The Other I did my studies in DerrysWood, south of London, England. We were a community of 30, and today’s gospel reminded me of Father General (the Superior General of the Institute of Charity), who was washing dishes after a meal. The Rector, superior of the house, said, Father

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/032724.cfm We Have No Suspects The nightly local news often reports a crime committed, and they say, “At this time, we have no suspects. However, please get in touch with the local police or sheriff’s department if you have any information.” Sometimes, someone has something that seems insignificant but can lead to the arrest of

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/032624.cfm So Many Chances The nightly local news often reports a crime committed, and they say, “At this time, we have no suspects. However, please get in touch with the local police or sheriff’s department if you have any information.” Sometimes someone has something that seems insignificant but can lead to the arrest of a

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/032524.cfm Tears that  Heal Here we are, Monday of Holy Week. Where did those five weeks of Lent go? Please, God, we are all following Jesus a little more than when we received our ashes. I am thinking beyond what we gave up for Lent. Consider our sacrifices to be a better person, spouse, parent,

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/032424.cfm True Strength I want to consider the strength of Jesus. Imagine being blindfolded, spat upon, greeted with blows from guards, and just taking it. They crowned his head with thorns and repeatedly beat his back with whips. Think how it hurts to touch a finger that has a hang nail. They put a cross

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/032324.cfm Go to Ephraim I learned a long time ago, and perhaps you have, too, that nothing good can come out of a decision when made of fear. Consider the Pharisees. Because of his miracles, more people started believing in Jesus. The Pharisees stated, “If we let him go on like this, the whole world

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/032224.cfm Getting to Know My Father It isn’t hard for me to appreciate what parents experience morning, noon, and night. It’s one thing after another. There isn’t a moment’s rest. “Mommy,” calls one child while she is changing a diaper. I experience the same thing without the diapers. I can walk into the office after visiting