In the Eucharist, we have both sacrifice and gift as his handing over of his body and blood—all that he is—at the Last Supper.

Trinity Sunday invites us to reflect on the communion of love that is at the heart of God

The Pentecost-present of the first Christians was a witnessing of the power of the Spirit for the future of the Church and the renewal of creation.

“The Ascension does not point to Jesus’ absence, but tells us that he is alive in our midst in a new way.”

We are called to reach across the boundaries—whatever form they might take—and invite others to join us in living out this mission.

We must be willing to offer the fruit of our lives for the benefit of others, just as Jesus offered himself in the Eucharist and on the cross

we can only say we truly know this Good Shepherd if we are willing to listen to his voice and follow his commands in our daily lives.

The hope and promise of the Resurrection on that Easter Day was able to dispel the darkness of grief and despair of the disciples in the days after the crucifixion

“Have you come to believe because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and have believed.”

Like the first Christians, we are being invited to unpack that experience, discerning the grace of the Resurrection in the many little miracles of our day-to-day lives.

These stories tell us who we are as disciples of this Risen Lord and if we are truly open to the lessons they contain, they have the power to transform us.

Living the mystery of the Cross leaves no room for indifference

Our faith, obedience, work for justice, and service are a response to the Savior’s gift.

God’s mercy most perfectly expresses itself in God’s desire to bring us to life in Christ, even when we were dead to sin and had wandered far away.

“Love is always a gift and the only thing God asks of us is that we remember how much we are loved. And because, as I hope we all know, the only thing love asks for is love.“

In the Mystery of the Transfiguration of Jesus, we are given a glimpse of Resurrection-promise, even as we are reminded of the sacrifice of a Beloved Son.

The witness of saints like Serenus challenges us to reflect on how we cultivate the “garden” that is our own spiritual life.

The Season of Lent ultimately reminds us that holiness is possible for us only when we enter into the struggle.

It is only when we can begin to live for others—a truly worthy goal for any of us during Lent—that we have any hope of growing into the people of charity and prayer that God calls us to be.

The leper is brought back to life by being able to return to the life of the community and to the practice of his ancestral faith.