Browsing the April 2019 archive of Pastor's Message

Easter Sunday

Posted by Christy .. on 4/25/19

My Dear People,

Today is Easter Sunday, the most important feast of the year. It was the resurrection of Jesus that made a difference in the lives of the apostles. Each and every one of them were motivated to go forward with the message of salvation after they believed ... Read More »

Palm Sunday

Posted by Christy .. on 4/25/19

My Dear People,

Jesus reclines at table with the apostles. He gives a farewell address which begins with the announcement of his upcoming suffering and death and the institution of the Eucharist. All this is part of an unfolding plan that “has been determined” and “must be fulfilled.” However, ... Read More »

5th Sunday of Lent

Posted by Christy .. on 4/25/19

My Dear People,

We know that on several occasions our Lord withdrew to the Mount of Olives to pray.  This place was on the east of Jerusalem, across from Kidron Valley. It had from ancient times been a place of prayer:  David went there to adore God during the ... Read More »

4th Sunday of Lent

Posted by Christy .. on 4/25/19

My Dear People,

In the Gospel of Luke today Jesus’ actions manifest God’s mercy:  he receives sinners in order to convert them.  The scribes and Pharisees, who despised sinners, just cannot understand why Jesus acts like this; they grumble about him; and Jesus uses the opportunity to tell these ... Read More »