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Christ is risen.  Alleluia! Christ is risen, indeed.  Alleluia, Alleluia!

St. Joseph, protector of your spouse, Mary, and the Child, Jesus, refugee from violence, send your blessings upon the multitude of refugees this day. Share your love and strength with all of us that we may become a more peaceful … Continue reading →

The greening of the weeping willow tree outside my window and the wearing of the green today remind me of the Triune God, who is Source of All Being Eternal Word and Holy Spirit May God bless you on this … Continue reading →

All-powerful God, you are present in the whole universe and in the smallest of your creatures. You embrace with your tenderness all that exists. Pour out upon us the power of your love, that we may protect life and beauty. … Continue reading →

Blessed are you, Mary of Magdala! The Risen Christ Jesus chose you to go tell the brothers,  “I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.”  (John 20:17) The God of Jesus the Christ … Continue reading →

Christ is risen, Alleluia! Christ is risen, indeed, Alleluia, Alleluia! Peace be with you at Easter and always.

The crowd accompanied Jesus into Jerusalem with shouts of honor and jubilation. How quickly the mood changed and jubilation turned to condemnation. This coming week, Holy Week, will tell the rest of the story.

Caiaphas, the high priest, said, “You know nothing at all!   You do not understand that it is better for you to have one man die for the people than to have the whole nation destroyed.” …So from that day … Continue reading →

I am here to do your will, O God. How easy to say; how easy to forget; how easy to misunderstand; how hard to know if it is your will or my will. Send me wisdom to know your way, O God. I … Continue reading →

A plane fell from the sky this week. People traveling from Barcelona to Duesseldorf, 150 people, including sixteen joyful German students returning home from visiting their foreign exchange friends in Spain who will never see their parents or village again. How much … Continue reading →