12th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year B, 2021

Posted by Christy .. on 8/04/21

My Dear People,

Jesus had been teaching the multitude in parables from a boat anchored just offshore (4:1). Concluding his “Sermon on the Sea” as evening approaches, He asks His disciples to cross to the other side. The eastern side of the Sea of Galilee, across from Capernaum, was ... Read More »

11th Sunday in Ordinary Time, 2021, Year B

Posted by Christy .. on 6/07/21

My Dear People,

 The verses of the parable of the growing seed relate to another seed parable found only in Mark. The focus is on the seed’s intrinsic power to grow of its own accord.  The sower scatters his seed, then goes about the routine of his daily life. 

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Corpus Christi 2021, Year B

Posted by Christy .. on 6/07/21

My Dear People,

Today we celebrate the feast of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. The Gospel talks about Jesus on the cross and not having any of his bones being broken, even though the two executed with Jesus had their legs broken. Why is this important? ... Read More »

Pentecost 2021, Year B

Posted by Christy .. on 6/07/21

My Dear People, 

As he did in regard to Mary Magdalene, John provides insight into the spiritual disposition of Jesus’ disciples as they are gathered in Jerusalem. Mary came to Jesus’ tomb “while it was still dark” (20:1). The disciples are similarly gathered in the evening darkness, signifying the ... Read More »

The Ascension 2021, Year B

Posted by Christy .. on 6/07/21

Bulletin B Ascension May 16, 2021

My Dear People,

Finally, Jesus appears to the eleven remaining Apostles as they are gathered together (see Luke 24:36-49; John 20:19-23) and reprimands them for their unbelief and hardness of heart, familiar themes in the Gospel of Mark (6:52; 8:17,33). With this ... Read More »

6th Sunday of Easter, 2021, Year B

Posted by Christy .. on 6/07/21

My Dear People, 

In the Shepherd’s discourse, Jesus teaches His relationship with His Disciples involves an intimate, mutual understanding, similar to that between the Father and the Son (10:14-15). Here Jesus teaches about the profound love existing among the Father, Himself, and His disciples: “As the father loves me, ... Read More »

5th Sunday of Easter, 2021 Year B

Posted by Christy .. on 6/07/21

My Dear People,

    “I am the true vine” says Jesus, revealing the communion between Himself and the disciples to be the inner reality of the Church.  The vine is a biblical image for Israel as the people of God-- “the vineyard of the Lord of hosts is the house ... Read More »

4th Sunday of Easter, Year B, 2021

Posted by Christy .. on 4/20/21

My Dear People, 

Jesus declares, “I am the good shepherd” and reveals how to make this life overflowing and abundant. A good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.  We should appreciate how startling this statement is. What shepherd would sacrifice his own life? And yet this is ... Read More »

3rd Sunday of Easter, Year B, 2021

Posted by Christy .. on 4/20/21

My Dear People, 

Thank you for responding to the Catholic Faith Appeal. Your effort will help us meet our goal for this year.  The letters that were sent also help us clean up and update our roster at St. James. A number of you will be returning north in ... Read More »

2nd Sunday of Easter Year B, 2021

Posted by Christy .. on 4/20/21

My Dear People,

John provides insight into the spiritual disposition of Jesus’ disciples as they are gathered in Jerusalem. Mary Magdalene came to Jesus’ tomb “while it was still dark” (20:1). The disciples are similarly gathered in the evening darkness, signifying the absence of Christ, the light. Moreover, the ... Read More »