by Sam Sawyer, SJ | Apr 2, 2012 ~ Approx. 1 min
I, the Lord, have called you for the victory of justice, I have grasped you by the hand…to open the eyes of the blind, to bring out prisoners from confinement, and from the dungeon, those who live in darkness —Isaiah 42:6-7 from today’s first reading In what...
by Sam Sawyer, SJ | Apr 1, 2012 ~ Approx. 1 min
Six days before the Passover, when the Lord came into the city of Jerusalem, the children ran to meet him; in their hands they carried palm branches and with a loud voice cried out: Hosanna in the highest! — Entrance Antiphon for Mass today It is easy for me to walk...
by Sam Sawyer, SJ | Mar 31, 2012 ~ Approx. 1 min
My dwelling shall be with them; I will be their God, and they shall be my people. — Ezekiel 37:27, from today’s readings We believe in a God who has chosen, who continues to choose, to dwell with his people. How have I experienced God choosing to dwell with me...
by Sam Sawyer, SJ | Mar 30, 2012 ~ Approx. 1 min
I have shown you many good works from my Father. For which of these are you trying to stone me? — John 10:32, from today’s Gospel In these last days of Lent, we are confronted with the mystery of why Jesus is persecuted, betrayed, and ultimately put to death....
by Sam Sawyer, SJ | Mar 29, 2012 ~ Approx. 1 min
Amen, amen, I say to you, whoever keeps my word will never see death. — John 8:51, from today’s Gospel The ultimate promise of Lent is Easter — and the promise of Easter is new life. Where have I begun to see that new life this Lent?
