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Third Sunday of Easter When Jesus appears to the Apostles after his death, they are afraid. They had not understood what resurrection meant. Jesus made it clear to them and to us that he is fully alive and active in our lives, especially at the moments we can teach, heal and forgive. To the point: […]

Third Sunday of Easter Reflection: From fear to lasting power of love By SISTER MARY McGLONE As it starts out, today’s Gospel seems redundant, repeating last week’s scene in which Jesus appeared among the disciples. But there are some key differences.  First of all, today’s event took place while the disciples from Emmaus were explaining […]

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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 […]

Second Sunday of Easter As Jesus speaks to Thomas in today’s Gospel, we are reminded that faith calls us to touch the open wounds of Jesus by becoming channels of peace, forgiveness and healing in our world. To the point: In the face of Thomas’s obstinate unbelief, Jesus is remarkably serene and understanding when he […]

Second Sunday of Easter Reflection: Thomas didn’t see the new reality By SISTER MARY McGLONE Seeing is believing. Is that today’s theme? Perhaps. Folks hear today’s Gospel and think of Thomas the doubter. What about thinking of Thomas as the guy determined to walk the walk and not just talk the talk? Consider it. How […]

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