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Jesus says in John 14:12 ; “ whoever believes in me will do the works I do and will Do Greater ones than these.” As I said this morning at School of Leaders, I find that so hard to believe. Read more…

When the apostles hear that Jesus is leaving to prepare a place for them in heaven, they are worried that they won’t be able to follow him. It’s kind of how many of us felt coming down the hill after Read more…

When Jesus washed the feet of the apostles, including Judas, he quoted Psalm 41:10.  He wanted to show them that Judas’ betrayal was actually part of Scripture.  Isn’t it amazing how God can use even a bitter betrayal to fulfill Read more…

The first line in today’s first reading from Act 12 is; “The word of God continued to spread and grow.” What was true then is still true today.  The Holy Spirit is still drawing people of every nation to Jesus. Read more…

Perhaps you have heard the old adage that says, “God writes straight with crooked lines.” It means that God has a way of accomplishing his plan through – and perhaps despite – the twists and turns of human history. Surely Read more…

Today we continue the gospel of the Good Shepherd picking up at verse 11.  The Old Testament  often speaks of God as shepherd of his people Israel as we hear in Psalm 23.  But Jesus also refers to himself as Read more…

Today is Good Shepherd Sunday.  Often we see paintings of a well-groomed shepherd, staff in hand, sitting in a lush green pasture, watching over well behaved docile sheep.  This image doesn’t tell the whole truth.  Sheep and shepherds are often Read more…

Saturday is the sacrament Rollo in Cursillo so I thought I would reflect on all the awesome truths surrounding Baptism.  In baptism we have Died with Christ and have been cleansed of original sin.  We are become children of God Read more…

Today is the feast day of St. Joseph the worker.  He and St. John the Baptist are the only non-Mary saints to have two feast days.  He is special to me because I grew up in St.Joseph county, Indiana, was Read more…