by Eric Sundrup, SJ | Mar 23, 2012 ~ Approx. 1 min
You know me and also know where I am from. -Jn 7:28 from today’s Gospel Ever watched CSI? You’ll probably recognize this song by The Who. How would you answer the refrain? “Who are you, Who, who, who, who? Tell me, tell me who are you?” In...
by Sam Sawyer, SJ | Mar 22, 2012 ~ Approx. 1 min
God so loved the world that he gave his only-begotten Son, so that everyone who believes in him might have eternal life. — John 3:16, today’s Gospel acclamation This is one of the deepest mysteries of Christian faith. It’s also the famous “John 3:16” held up on...
by Sam Sawyer, SJ | Mar 21, 2012 ~ Approx. 1 min
Thus says the LORD: In a time of favor I answer you, on the day of salvation I help you; and I have kept you and given you as a covenant to the people … — Isaiah 49:8, from today’s readings What have I been asking for this Lent? How have I been answered? How...
by Sam Sawyer, SJ | Mar 20, 2012 ~ Approx. 1 min
All who are thirsty, come to the waters, says the Lord. Though you have no money, come and drink with joy. – Entrance Antiphon for Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Lent (cf. Isaiah 55:1) God offers to give me what I need, and this is true whether or not I feel like I...
by Sam Sawyer, SJ | Mar 19, 2012 ~ Approx. 1 min
For this reason, it depends on faith, so that it may be a gift … —Romans 4:16, from the readings for the Solemnity of Saint Joseph Do I trust God’s promises? Am I willing to accept the gifts that God gives and not just the gifts that I ask for? In difficult or...