One of the most famous miracles of Jesus is the only one recorded in all four gospels–the multiplication of the loaves and fishes. LOAVES & FISH – SHARING? I once heard a homily that claimed what really happened is that bystanders took out food they were hiding under their cloaks and shared it. Jesus’ preaching inspired the melting of selfishness, […]
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Receive, O Lord — Take all of me!
There is a great old popular jazz standard written by Gerald Marks and Seymour Simons titled All of Me that is one of my favorite tunes. I particularly like the rendition performed by Louis Armstrong and another done later by Willie Nelson. The song is about a fellow who lost his heart to a girl who left him, so he […]
Encountering the Word — John 1:45
Philip found Nathan′a-el, and said to him, “We have found him of whom Moses in the law and also the prophets wrote, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph.” (John 1:45) Please share on social media. Print this entry
Encountering the Word — John 6:9
“There is a lad here who has five barley loaves and two fish; but what are they among so many?” (John 6:9) Please share on social media. Print this entry
The Eucharist in John’s Gospel
During this Liturgical Year (Year B), the gospel readings at Mass on Sundays are taken primarily from the Gospel of Mark. However, beginning this weekend, we will spend five consecutive Sundays hearing from the sixth chapter of the Gospel of John and the focus will be on the Eucharist. To set the scene, we need to look back to last […]
Receive, O Lord. I am all Yours!
There is a great old popular jazz standard written by Gerald Marks and Seymour Simons titled All of Me that is one of my favorite tunes. I particularly like the rendition performed by Louis Armstrong and another done later by Willie Nelson. The song is about a fellow who lost his heart to a girl who left him, so he […]
Encountering the Word — John 6:9
“There is a lad here who has five barley loaves and two fish; but what are they among so many?” (John 6:9) Please share on social media. Print this entry
Encountering the Word — John 6:9
“There is a lad here who has five barley loaves and two fish; but what are they among so many?” (John 6:9) Please share on social media. Print this entry
Encountering the Word — John 6:9
A Daily Quote from Sacred Scripture “There is a lad here who has five barley loaves and two fish; but what are they among so many?” (John 6:9) Please share on social media. Print this entry
Jesus Reveals the Real Presence in John’s Gospel
During this Liturgical Year (Year B), the gospel readings at Mass on Sundays are taken primarily from the Gospel of Mark. However, beginning this weekend, we will spend four consecutive Sundays hearing from the sixth chapter of the Gospel of John and the focus will be on the Eucharist. To set the scene, we need to look back to last […]