This weekend, five of my seminarian brothers were ordained to the Transitional Diaconate for the Diocese of Richmond — the largest ordination class we’ve had in decades. Seeing them lay their lives down made me even more excited for my own ordination, which would (God-willing) be about this time next year. I know… that’s hard to believe for me too.…
Readings for Friday of the Seventh Week of Easter Over the past few weekends, we’ve seen many of our second graders get to do something so amazingly awesome — Receive their First Holy Communion! I for one was so thrilled to see so many of you come forward — in suits and flowing white dresses — to receive Jesus for…
In case you missed the previous sessions: Session 1, Session 2, Session 3, Session 4
Readings for Tuesday of the Seventh Week of Easter I don’t know about your family, but in mine, “goodbyes” take forever. We have to start saying “goodbye” about 40 solid minutes before the time we actually intend to leave, and by that point, Italian cookies, money, and all sorts of other stuff you never asked for and probably don’t need…
Session 1, Session 2, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5
Session 1, Session 2, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5
Readings for Tuesday of the Fifth Week of Easter We heard Jesus say in our gospel reading: “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give it to you.” As the weather begins to warm up, summer vacations appear on the horizon as a great hope of peace, right? And…
Session 1, Session 2, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5
Readings for Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Easter In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells us: “My sheep hear my Voice.” But even as Christians… as the “flock” the Lord shepherds, we may often wonder… What does the Lord’s voice sound like? Perhaps one can start by reflecting on what Christ’s Voice does not sound like — and out of that…
This is the first session in a five-part formation series titled: “Middle-earth and the Seven Sacraments.” Session 1, Session 2, Session 3, Session 4, Session 5