Sharing the Word for April 21, 2021
Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk
April 21, 2021
After the martyrdom of Stephen a persecution broke out in Jerusalem. The persecution had outcomes different than anybody could expect.
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When Angels Speak
Melanie Rigney
April 20, 2021
When angels told Joseph to take Mary into his home, flee Bethlehem for Egypt, and then leave Egypt for Nazareth, he did so without questioning.
Sharing the Word for April 20, 2021
Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk
April 20, 2021
Stephen’s faithfulness to Jesus cost him his life. Our discipleship too, will have a cost which will somehow involve faithfulness to the Lord.
The Mirror of Jesus
Margaret Carney, OSF
April 19, 2021
Clare’s writings often include the metaphor of a mirror. In Francis’s body she beheld a stark mirror of the Passion. She then taught the sisters how clearly they must pattern their lives on that of Jesus. He had to become their Mirror.
Sharing the Word for April 19, 2021 – Third Week of Easter – Year 1
Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk
April 19, 2021
Stephen did not intend to cause trouble, but to give witness to the gift of salvation brought by Jesus. He was found to have the gift of preaching and miracle working.
Following Merton’s Wisdom
Maureen O'Brien
April 18, 2021
Take a few extra minutes today and do something kind for yourself, giving yourself the same compassion you would offer to a loved one.
Living in Community
Margaret Carney, OSF
April 17, 2021
Clare’s “peace surpassing understanding” drew them daily into her orbit of sisterly solidarity.
Sharing the Word for April 17, 2021
Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk
April 17, 2021
We should ask the Lord to bless those who care for the administrative needs of the Church. Their ministry is an essential part of the Church’s life.
Sharing the Word for April 16, 2021
Rev. Daniel E. Pilarczyk
April 16, 2021
Jesus is not asking for passivity from the Sanhedrin. He wants acceptance. He wants to be recognized as Messiah. He wants full commitment from us too.
Pentecost: The Birthday of the Church
Susan Hines-Brigger
April 15, 2021
You are cordially invited to a birthday party!
When: Pentecost
Where: Your Parish
Why: To Celebrate the Church’s Birthday
Are you confused by this invitation? Did you know that the feast of Pentecost is often referred to as the birthday of the Church? It is called that because Pentecost is when the apostles went out among the people and began spreading Jesus’ message, thus establishing the beginning of the Church.