Preaching Notes – 3rd Sunday of Easter [Year C] (4 May 2025)
There is a play on words in today’s Gospel episode that only is understood in the original language (John 21:1-19). When Jesus first asks Peter,
Author: Fr. Dave Nuss
FEAST DAY: Saint Catherine of Siena (29 April)
From Saint Catherine of Siena, from today’s entry from her in the Office of Readings: “Eternal God, You are a mystery as deep as the
Papal Succession – Briefly Explained (28 April 2025)
PAPAL SUCCESSION The death of a pope marks the ending of a leader’s reign and also signals the beginning of a sacred transition for the
Two Prayers – For the Repose of Pope Francis’ Soul, For the Cardinal Electors
A Prayer for Pope Francis Gracious God, as You reward all who believe in You, we pray that You may welcome Your servant, Pope Francis,
Pope Francis – Initial Reactions to His Death (22 April 2025)
The first message I received was from a friend in Europe: The Pope passed away. Initially, I thought it was in error. After all, just
Holy Saturday – Lord, Show Me Your Victory (19 April 2025)
Today, HOLY SATURDAY, is a day of transition between the agony of Friday and the glory of the Christ’s Resurrection. It is given to us
Good Friday – Why The Cross? (18 April 2025)
The CROSS thunders supremely that there is no place I can run, no place I can hide, no pain that afflicts, however intense and tortuous,
Holy Thursday – Jesus’ Eucharist Demonstrates Unfathomable Depths of Divine Love (17 April 2025)
During the Last Supper, Jesus opens wide his sacred heart: “I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer” (Luke 22:15). The
Tuesday of Holy Week (15 April 2025)
Peter said to him [Jesus], “Master, why can’t I follow you now? I will lay down my life for you.” Jesus answered, “Will you lay
Monday of Holy Week (14 April 2025)
As Jesus enters into Jerusalem, he knows his enemies are lurking among the people and that they will succeed in changing their ebullient acclamations of