Susan Hines-Brigger

Bullying is an epidemic in which we all play a role.

In this week’s Gospel, Jesus implores his followers to love one another in the same way that he loves them.

This month, millions of people in the United States will mark May 9 by celebrating Mother’s Day. According to reports, last year people spent a record $25 billion—yes, billion—on Mother’s Day. I, however, won’t be one of them. I haven’t been since 2013, when my mom died. 

In this week’s Gospel, Jesus tells the disciples that he is the true vine and they are the branches.