Corpus Christi – C
Paul declares that he heard from the “Lord” Himself what Jesus did at His last supper (1Cor 11:23). Scholars place Jesus’ death in the year…
Trinity Sunday
When we say that the Trinity is a “mystery,” we mean that the Trinity is inexhaustiblydeeper than we can ever comprehend. However, “mystery” doesn’t mean…
Pentecost Sunday – Year C
The passage of the Letter to the Romans, used on Pentecost Sunday, year C, Romans8:8-17, begins, “You are not in the flesh, you are in…
Ascension – C
Did Jesus have joy when He returned to the Father with His glorified humanity? St.Thomas Aquinas thinks He did: “He had a certain kind of…
Sixth Sunday of Easter – C
Today’s Gospel, John 14:23-29 begins: “Anyone who loves me will be true to My Word.”In his Commentary on the Gospel of John, St. Thomas Aquinas…
Fifth Sunday of Easter – C
Today’s Gospel, John 13:31-33, 34-35, are Jesus’ words to His disciples at His LastSupper. After Judas has departed from the supper, Jesus declares: “Now is…
Fourth Sunday of Easter – C
We sometimes say, “I’m putting this in God’s hands.” We recognize that, while we havedone what we can, a situation is not in our control.…
Third Sunday of Easter
This Sunday’s Gospel, recounting the Risen Jesus’ appearance to His disciples by theSea of Tiberias (Jn 21:1-19), begins, “Jesus revealed Himself.” St. Thomas Aquinasexplains that…
Second Sunday of Easter C
A Rwandese asserts that two people can be friends, if one of them is humble: Ibihangabibiri ntibitekwa mu nkono imwe. Friendship is fragile, since many…
Pope Francis’ Visits to Mary
Pope Francis desired to be buried at the Papal Basilica in Rome, dedicated to Mary,Sancta Maria Maggiore, St. Mary Major. This basilica is likely have…