Pastor's Pondering

Preaching Notes – Jesus’ Gift of Peace (25 May 2025)

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world

May 26, 2025

Just prior to Jesus’ Ascension, the disciples are at the edge of a new beginning.

May 24, 2025

Forgiveness is persistence in love. Persevere!

May 20, 2025

What a great joy it was to have so many receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation

May 19, 2025

The man elected Pope immediately is asked, “Do you accept your canonical election as Supreme

May 11, 2025

Our God is ever the God of Surprises! A Chicago born priest who hails as

May 9, 2025

There is a play on words in today’s Gospel episode that only is understood in

May 4, 2025

From Saint Catherine of Siena, from today’s entry from her in the Office of Readings:

April 29, 2025

PAPAL SUCCESSION The death of a pope marks the ending of a leader’s reign and

April 28, 2025