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Fifth Sunday of Easter Today’s gospel proclaims the life-giving relationship that we have with Jesus. He is the vine and we are the branches. We become fruitful and strong by remaining bonded to him and by keeping his commandment to love another. To the point: Bearing fruit — and even more fruit — requires pruning. […]

Fifth Sunday of Easter Reflection: Explaining the vine and branches By SISTER MARY McGLONE Our Easter readings continually draw attention to our union with the Risen Christ and its implications. This week, we contemplate John’s rich metaphor of the vine and the branches, part of Jesus’ “last discourse” (John 14-17).  Everyone at the table with Jesus […]

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Sixth Sunday of Easter Reflection: It’s tough to love those you despise By SISTER MARY McGLONE “God shows no partiality.” Really? Not even between people who cheat immigrant workers and those who risk their lives for others? What about Vladimir Putin and the Ukrainians, or Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian children? What about … ? Well, […]

Fourth Sunday of Easter Jesus is the Good Shepherd. He lays down his life for the sake of the flock. We, who are God’s beloved children, are asked to do the very same — to give up our lives for others and to bring the flock of the Lord to pastures of gentleness, love and […]

Fourth Sunday of Easter Reflection: Allow Jesus to work through you By SISTER MARY McGLONE They say that no good deed goes unpunished. Today’s reading from Acts depicts the irony of the human mindset at just about any time in history. What leads us to react negatively to someone who is doing good? Is it […]

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Fifth Sunday of Easter Reflection: Explaining the vine and branches By SISTER MARY McGLONE Our Easter readings continually draw attention to our union with the Risen Christ and its implications. This week, we contemplate John’s rich metaphor of the vine and the branches, part of Jesus’ “last discourse” (John 14-17).  Everyone at the table with Jesus […]