Fr. John's Weekly Messages

Because our faith teaches that it is Jesus who redeemed the world – that he came to heal and save all of humanity – we not only begin to understand Christ’s great commission to go out to all the world, but we should desire what he does...

We all know we should follow Jesus. We have been told how he longs to lead us to the goodness for which we were created. But many of us struggle with the next part – actually hearing his voice and following. How do we recognize his voice?

On this third Sunday of Easter, we continue to celebrate in a more pronounced way the power and meaning of the Resurrection....

As we continue to bask in the joy of Easter, we recognize that the joy we experience is the same joy of the first disciples, who received the Lord in his risen body...

Jesus blesses those who believe even when they can’t see what lies hidden beyond the veil of mystery.

Today marks the beginning of Holy Week, the days in the Church year when we celebrate Christ’s passion, death, and resurrection. Before we get to Easter, though, the Church invites us to ponder the meaning of Jesus’ death.

Jesus loved Lazarus like a brother. Jesus grieved like we do. He had the power to walk on water and to raise the dead, but he was just as capable of feeling loss, pain, and grief.