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Holy Spirit

Gospel Commentary May 14 Jn 14:15-21 As the church passes through this greatest and holiest season, that of the Lord’s resurrection, she nears at long

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Father’s face

GOSPEL COMMENTARY May 7, Jn 14:1-12 Art lovers and historians alike are well aware of a transition that occurred between the Middle Ages and the

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Christ the gate

Gospel Commentary April 30, Jn 10:1-10 There are many gates in Scripture. Cities and fortresses have gates. The Temple has gates. Even Hades has gates,

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Rock, shepherd, gift

There are many beautiful aspects of our faith to ponder in today’s readings. I invite you to glance at three: the rock, the shepherd and

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Empty tomb

GOSPEL COMMENTARY April 9, Jn 20:1-9 Many of those fortunate enough to travel to the Holy Land and visit the Holy Sepulcher report a similar

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Pilgrim ascent

Gospel Commentary April 2, Mt 21:1-11, 26:14-27:66 “Year after year the Gospel passage for Palm Sunday recounts Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem. Together with his disciples

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Lord of life

Gospel Commentary March 26 Jn 11:1-45 Today’s Gospel addresses friendship, faith and life — a foundational triad of our human existence. Let’s start with friendship.

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Christian sight

Gospel Commentary March 19, Jn 9:1-41 Every word of the Gospels speaks to us of Christ’s identity and mission. Whether they present the Lord’s own

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Woman at the well

GOSPEL COMMENTARY March 12, Jn 4:5-42 In many senses, one could say that Catholic Christianity is a well-founded faith. In particular, our Gospel reading this

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Listen, and you will see

Gospel Commentary March 5, Mt 17:1-9 One of the things that can intimidate new Catholics or others who are unfamiliar with attending Mass is that

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