by Sam Sawyer, SJ | Mar 28, 2012 ~ Approx. 1 min
If you remain in my word, you will truly be my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. — John 8:31, from today’s Gospel Radical honesty – with ourselves and with God – is never easy. But knowing and naming the truth is at the...
by Sam Sawyer, SJ | Mar 27, 2012 ~ Approx. 1 min
When I am lifted up from the earth, I will draw all to myself, says the Lord. — Communion Antiphon for Mass today, from John 12:32 As we head into the closing days of Lent, Jesus in today’s Gospel speaks of his “going away” and being “lifted...
by Sam Sawyer, SJ | Mar 26, 2012 ~ Approx. 1 min
Mary said, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord. May it be done to me according to your word.” — Luke 1:38, from today’s Gospel In the midst of Lent, nine months before Christmas (off by one day this year to adjust for the 25th being a Sunday),...
by Sam Sawyer, SJ | Mar 25, 2012 ~ Approx. 1 min
Sir, we would like to see Jesus. — John 12:21, from today’s Gospel The Gospel tells us that some Greeks make this request of Philip; Philip tells Andrew and together they pass the request to Jesus. And Jesus answers with words about his death and resurrection:...
by Sam Sawyer, SJ | Mar 24, 2012 ~ Approx. 1 min
You are not from Galilee also, are you? Look and see that no prophet arises from Galilee. — John 7:52, from today’s Gospel Which prophets am I willing to hear? And which am I unwilling to hear? Are there any voices that I reject or ignore before I have a chance...
