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Peter’s Farewell

Peter’s Farewell

St. Peter knows he is about to die. Today we hear part of his farewell testament to the faithful followers, composed shortly before his execution in Rome during Emperor Nero's reign, between 64 and 67 A.D. In this letter, Peter encourages the believers one last time to imitate Christ as they await Christ’s return. The…

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Gifts from God

Gifts from God

While walking down Park Ave last week, I met one of our parishioners who was on her way to the Post Office. It sounds like an ordinary encounter, but it was far from it. This lady has a mobility disability, so she was in her electric scooter, and had travelled that way from her home…

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Reflection John 20:19-23

Reflection John 20:19-23

Today, let’s linger for a moment in the quiet afterglow of Pentecost. Imagine yourself in that upper room: doors bolted, hearts pounding, shame and fear swirling after the chaos of the cross. The disciples have every reason to shrink back, unsure if they even belong in the presence of their Lord. And then, suddenly, Jesus…

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Eternity

Eternity

In all the times I’ve read this Priestly Prayer of Jesus from our gospel today, I never picked up that Jesus was giving us all a definition of ‘eternal life’. He said in this prayer to his Father: “And this is eternal life, that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ,…

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