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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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Bread for the World

Bread for the World

Did you know that nearly 1 in 8 Americans - 41.7 million people receive SNAP benefits to reduce food insecurity? Please take a few minutes to write short letters to your Senators urging them to make ending hunger a top priority. Leave letters in the Bread for the World basket in the parish hall or…

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Reflection of the Gospel John 14:15–21

Reflection of the Gospel John 14:15–21

Jesus said to his disciples: “If you love me, you will keep my commandments. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, to be with you forever. This is the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, because…

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