This Sunday April 14, begins Holy Week—the most solemn and important week of our liturgical year. It is the entrance of Jesus into Jerusalem, and the entrance of the Church into the Paschal Mystery. We have two Gospels that express … Read More
Knowing God’s forgiveness is the first step to deeper relationship. This Sunday, April 7, Paul says, we are in pursuit of being made more perfect in Christ, which means that there are more steps to follow. by Jen Schlameuss-Perry As … Read More
God made his work the work of reconciliation, and made it our work, too. This Sunday, March 31, we see that having been forgiven ourselves, we are given the mission of bringing God’s reconciliation to a world very much in … Read More
This Sunday, March 24, we’re reminded that God always comes to us, to meet us where we are, to give us his name: I AM, the very fullness of being. by Jen Schlameuss-Perry In the first reading, God comes to Moses … Read More
We are not always sure how to respond to God’s grace when we experience it. This Sunday, March 17, we see that whether we respond with fear, enthusiasm, or trying hard but getting it wrong, God makes things happen through … Read More
It’s Lent! The readings for this Sunday, March 10, bring us into the desert with Jesus—to be tempted and to triumph. by Jen Schlameuss-Perry In today’s readings, we hear of God’s care for us and how, when we respond in … Read More
The Scriptures for this Sunday, March 3, has some great ideas for knowing how our relationship with God is going, and thoughts on being careful about who we trust. by Jen Schlameuss-Perry Our first reading today reminds us to pay … Read More
This Sunday, February 24, Jesus tells us to love our enemies and do go to those who would do us harm. by Jen Schlameuss-Perry Love your enemies. Do good to those who hate you. These are difficult words. Sometimes they … Read More
In the readings for this week, February 17, we move from the continuous comfort of the past several weeks to some stark warnings. by Jen Schlameuss-Perry In the first reading, Jeremiah, who really has a way with words, shows us … Read More
How do you respond to God’s call? In all three of the readings for this Sunday, Feb. 10, we hear about people who felt unworthy to do God’s work…but who went forth anyway. by Jen Schlameuss-Perry Although we are still … Read More
