Saint Teresa of Avila and the Samaritan Woman (9 March 2026)
Jesus’ encounter with the Samaritan woman was a favorite gospel episode of Saint Teresa of Avila (+1582). Saint Teresa learned to pray by asking Jesus
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Preaching Notes – Lent 3rd Sunday (8 March 2026)
Today, the 3rd Sunday of Lent, we hear the astonishing encounter of Jesus with the Samaritan woman (John 4:5-42). After overcoming her total shock that
Preaching Notes – Baptism of the Lord (11 January 2026)
“Jesus came from Galilee to John [the Baptist] at the Jordan to be baptized by him.” (Matthew 3:13) Unlike Jews in and around Jerusalem who
Preaching Notes – 2nd Sunday Ordinary Time (January 19, 2025)
The wedding miracle at Cana in Galilee is Jesus’ first public display. His mother initiates the action when she plainly says to the servants, ““Do