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,
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,
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
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
“One thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of
Forgiveness is a PRACTICE; an ACT OF THE WILL – it’s not a feeling. Forgiveness happens when: With God’s help, I stop wanting to offend
It just might be Jesus’ hardest teaching: “Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who cure you, pray for those
Simon knows Jesus enough to let Him step into his boat, having heard and seen Him in the area. Jesus’ entry into Simon’s life is
Today’s feast day commemorates the Blessed Virgin Mary’s assistance with the Christian naval victory over the Ottoman Turkish Empire at Lepanto on October 7, 1571.
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