ARCHIVE April, 2012
In today’s gospel, Jesus Christ makes a distinction between the good shepherd and the bad shepherd. The good shepherd knows his sheep and his sheep know him. He is willing to lay down his life for his sheep; whereas, the bad shepherd works for money. He does not have a personal relationship with the sheep Read more
April 29, 2012 in Daily Reflections, Sunday Reflections by admin
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In my homily last week, I mentioned that the disciples of Jesus Christ hid themselves in the Upper Room for fear of the Jews. When the risen Christ appeared to them, he greeted them with the words, “Peace be with you.” After that, he breathed on them. I mentioned that Jesus’ breath was the breath Read more
April 24, 2012 in Daily Reflections, Sunday Reflections by admin
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Today we celebrate Holy Thursday. It is on this day that Jesus Christ celebrated the Last Supper with his disciples. It was also the day that he instituted the Eucharist. Today, as a church worldwide, we will celebrate the Mass of the Last Supper. The Eucharist we celebrate is a sign of our unity in Read more
April 5, 2012 in Daily Reflections, Sunday Reflections by admin
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Palm Sunday Today marks the beginning of Holy Week, a very special time in the liturgical calendar. This is a holy week because it is the week of the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is the week in which we all were liberated from slavery and guaranteed a place in the family Read more
April 1, 2012 in Daily Reflections, Sunday Reflections by admin
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