8th Grade Graduation Mass – Preaching Notes (22 May 2025)
Just prior to Jesus’ Ascension, the disciples are at the edge of a new beginning. They ask Jesus if He is going to restore the
Just prior to Jesus’ Ascension, the disciples are at the edge of a new beginning. They ask Jesus if He is going to restore the
What a great joy it was to have so many receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation yesterday! While Baptism is our Christian birth, Confirmation leads us
The man elected Pope immediately is asked, “Do you accept your canonical election as Supreme Pontiff?” If answered affirmatively, he instantly becomes the new pope,
Our God is ever the God of Surprises! A Chicago born priest who hails as a citizen from both Americas and belongs to the Order
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,
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 The death of a pope marks the ending of a leader’s reign and also signals the beginning of a sacred transition for the
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,
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