Fourth Sunday of Easter, May 3 (Year A) Acts 2:14a, 36b-41; Psalm 23; 1 Peter 2:20b-25; John 10:1-10
When we have done something terribly wrong, it is impossible to call it back. Words remain spoken, deeds remain done, hearts remain broken.
God's Word on Sunday: God is always showing the way forward
By Fr. Scott Lewis, S.JThird Sunday of Easter, April 26 (Year A) Act 2:14, 22b-28; Psalm 16; 1 Peter 1:17-21; Luke 24:13-35
The ways of God and the ways of human beings are seldom in harmony.
God's Word on Sunday: Spirit ignites the power of community
By Fr. Scott Lewis, S.JSecond Sunday of Easter, April 19 (Year A) Acts 2:42-47; Psalm 118; 1 Peter 1:3-9; John 20:19-31
The quality of the communal life of the early Christian communities was a major source of their power and growth. It was certainly not a once-a-week experience, but an experience of sharing their lives.
God's Word on Sunday: A hurting world needs this good news
By Fr. Scott Lewis, S.JResurrection of the Lord, April 12 (Year A) Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Psalm 118; Colossians 3:1-4; John 20:1-18
When is good news truly good news? When it comes at the right time, giving people hope and comfort.
Mary Marrocco: This is an opportunity to really listen
By Mary MarroccoA young woman told me how she almost took her own life at 21. Not because she had no friends or family (she knew she did) but because she felt alone in her pain, isolated in the anguish she had carried so long, and convinced nobody could hear.
God's Word on Sunday: Can we rise to the spiritual challenge?
By Fr. Scott Lewis, S.JPassion (Palm) Sunday, April 5 (Year A) Isaiah 50:4-7; Psalm 22; Philippians 2:6-11; Mathew 26:14-27:66
Every age calls forth prophets and teachers to guide and encourage humanity.
Fr. Yaw Acheampong: Facing challenges opens us up to hope
By Fr. Yaw AcheampongAs Christians, we have been on our Lenten journey since Ash Wednesday. This year, it is a journey with unique challenges.
God's Word on Sunday: Restoration of life offers us reassurance
By Fr. Scott Lewis, S.JFifth Sunday of Lent, March 29 (Year A) Ezekiel 37:12-14; Psalm 130; Romans 8:8-11; John 11:1-45
God is the source of life, but life comes in many forms.
Fr. Yaw Acheampong: Joseph holds special place in Canada
By Fr. Yaw AcheampongDo you know that St. Joseph, the spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary, is not only the patron saint of the universal Church but also the principal patron saint of Canada?
God's Word on Sunday: Judgment lies in reading the human heart
By Fr. Scott Lewis, S.JFourth Sunday of Lent, March 22 (Year A) 1 Samuel 16:1b, 6-7,10-13; Psalm 23; Ephesians 5:8-14; John 9:1-41
Do not judge by outward appearances! We would save ourselves a lot of grief if we would only heed these instructions from God to Samuel. It has been repeated by Jesus in the Gospel of John and many spiritual writers since then.
God's Word on Sunday: God is closest when times are tough
By Fr. Scott Lewis, S.JThird Sunday of Lent, March 15 (Year A) Exodus 17:3-7; Psalm 95; Romans 5:1-2, 5-8; John 4:5-42
Water is an absolute necessity for life. We feel its absence very quickly and soon reach a point where we would do anything to quench our thirst.