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…
Easter Sunday – Year C
Christians celebrate Jesus’ Resurrection with great joy. We rejoice in Jesus’ personalvictory, despite the forces of evil that tried to crush Him.Do we celebrate the…
Holy Thursday
John’s Gospel tells us: “Jesus knew that His hour had come” (Jn 13:1). St. ThomasAquinas comments: ‘It was foreseen and not fortuitous… He is saying…
Passion (Palm) Sunday – C
Why did Jesus die? A most important theological discussion extending through thecenturies centers on the reasons for Jesus’ death. Not surprisingly, Thomas Aquinasplays a major…