This reflection is adapted from an Easter reflection from our online Holy Week Retreat.
Just a little over a week ago, when he was told the incredible news that the disciples had seen the Lord, Thomas did not hesitate to set his conditions for believing: “Unless I see and touch his wounds,
I will not believe.”
I’m on the lookout for words or thoughts that I can repeat to myself throughout the day as a reminder and as a prayer.
Lately I’ve been thinking about survival and resilience.
Here’s a quote about resilience from poet Jane Hirschfield in her poem called “Optimism.” We all need that today!
I’m on the lookout for words or thoughts that I can repeat to myself throughout the day as a reminder and as a prayer.
Lately I’ve understandably grown more mindful of my breathing, constantly monitoring my lungs, checking for any sign of compromise in my inhalation or exhalation–just in case.
Here’s a comforting mantra I learned from yoga.
This homily is based on John 20:1-9.
Today’s Gospel begins with Mary Magdalene telling Simon Peter about the empty tomb. Upon hearing her report, Peter, along with the beloved disciple, immediately make a run for the Lord’s burial place.
This homily is on the healing of the blind man as recounted in John 9:1-41.
The healing stories in the Gospel take on new meaning in times like this! Our Lord’s healing of the blind man in today’s Gospel story offers us a much-needed message.
This healing miracle, unlike others, did not happen instantaneously. While the other healings of our Lord were achieved with almost just one word or a single touch, this one involved several steps–including the use of the bizarre mixture of saliva and spittle.
