The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ - June 23, 2019

Posted by Dee Maahs on 7/03/19

In today’s Gospel we hear of the miracle of the loaves and fishes. The people were in need and Jesus provided for them.  Jesus provides food for their journey as a foreshadowing of the Eucharist.

The Lord is present to us in a number of ways.  Jesus is present ... Read More »

The Most Holy Trinity - June 16, 2019

Posted by Dee Maahs on 7/03/19

If God is one, how can He be three? The most intelligent theologians have racked their brains over the problem, and the most prayerful ones have surrendered to the mystery. How it can be, we can't explain. But what it means, we can join! Our God is an ever-unfolding ... Read More »

Pentecost Sunday - June 9, 2019

Posted by Dee Maahs on 7/03/19

"God is always more." Have you ever heard that? If we truly believe that He is infinite, then this statement is worth exploring. Today we celebrate the coming of the Holy Spirit in power upon the early Church. But Pentecost wasn't the first time the disciples received the Holy ... Read More »

The Ascension of the Lord - Seventh Sunday of Easter - June 2, 2019

Posted by Dee Maahs on 7/03/19

Where did he go? Many times when we think of those who have died, we imagine escape from this world to a purely spiritual place. Jesus' Ascension can leave us in a place of confusion. What happens to Jesus? And why does this matter to us?  The Ascension has ... Read More »

Sixth Sunday of Easter - May 26, 2019

Posted by Dee Maahs on 7/03/19

The Hebrews saw God as intimately involved with the fate of their people. But for all His care, God was still distant to most. He spoke through prophets and was represented in blazes of fire and pillars of cloud. Priests offered animal sacrifice to atone for the nation's sins. ... Read More »

Fifth Sunday of Easter

Posted by Dee Maahs on 5/17/19

Jesus' love is generous. He was always available to the crowds and to being interrupted by people in need. He invested time in his disciples and patiently taught them about the kingdom of God. The love of Jesus is also courageous. He encountered many people deemed less worthy of ... Read More »

Fourth Sunday of Easter

Posted by Dee Maahs on 5/09/19

“My sheep hear my voice; I know them and they follow me. I givethem eternal life, and they shall never perish. No one can takethem out of my hand.” (John 10)The image of Jesus as a shepherd is one of the most belovedimages in the Church. It’s fairly similar ... Read More »

Third Sunday of Easter

Posted by Dee Maahs on 5/09/19

The Gospel today presents another resurrection appearance ofJesus. The disciples see Jesus on the shore but they didn’trecognize him immediately. Jesus is aware that the discipleshad caught nothing , but he still encourages them to cast the netfor a catch. He says to Peter, “It is the Lord.” When ... Read More »

Second Sunday of Easter (Divine Mercy)

Posted by Dee Maahs on 5/09/19

Of all the gifts God has given us, time and family are at the top of the list to be cherished. Also, both are finite gifts. Our family members will not walk in this world forever, and each day that slips away cannot be restored. Still, we build up ... Read More »

Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord

Posted by Dee Maahs on 4/15/19

Jesus warns us in the Gospel of Matthew, "If anyone wished to come after me, he must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me." It is an invitation to a way of life, and a plan that leads to holiness.  But make no mistake, it is a ... Read More »