John 21:1-14 & John 6:1-15

 
The Feeding of the 5000 and Jesus’ hosting of an Easter Shore Breakfast for his disciples are but two of the innumerable ways in which our Lord provides for our needs. Interestingly, both of these stories start with problems of supply and demand. The crowd of thousands was a long walk from any village, and growlingly hungry. The problem was, where to get food for so many people. After the death and Resurrection of their Master, when Peter and his friends, in their desolation and lonliness had gone fishing, they spent the whole night fishing and by dawn were still empty handed. The problem was, how to find fish to catch, but more importantly, how to find consolation for their desolation. Interestingly the seemingly unsolvable problems in each of these stories, lead to the Lord’s miraculous and compassionate provision. It seems that for Christ Jesus, our problems are simply opportunities to provide what we need from the generosity of the world around us. From a boy’s lunch of small loaves and two fishes our Lord turned the problem of supply into the provision of ample food for the hungry crowd of 5000. And out of his own night’s catch of fish, Jesus provided an ample and consoling breakfast of fish and baked bannock cooked over a campfire on the beach for his disciples, who were ravenous from their night of fishing, long before they hauled their catch ashore. Could it be that each problem we face is actually a void into which Christ Jesus is longing to pour his provision?  Will I notice the Lord’s provision for my needs, and then take time to sit down in His presence and consume what he so generously provides? Holy Spirit of Jesus, help me perceive and partake of your provision.
 
I believe I shall see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.   (Psalm 27:13)
 
In everything, whether it is a thing sensed or a thing known, God himself is hidden within.
St. Bonaventure
 
Soli ad gloriam
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 path. (Psalm 119)
 
John 20:19-31

 
The Easter Mystery says it all. Christ has died! Life happens!  Sin and death crucify us over and over again. Christ is risen! Oh yes, but Jesus rose from the tomb!  We have hope because, if Jesus could rise from torture and death from his crucifixion, he gives us hope in the certainty that God’s Mercy can overcome the worst that can happen to us.  Desertion, persecution, misunderstanding, addictions, despair, desperation, depression and even death itself can be overcome by the attentive Love and Grace of God. Christ has will come again.  Christ Jesus comes into our lives again and again. Every time we breathe his name, in prayer and look to Him, Jesus will come to us as he did to his disciples waiting in the Upper Room and continuing their lives in Galilee.  Will I trust the coming of Jesus and notice the freshness of His Holy Spirit present in and through joyful times as well as the overwhelming times of my life’s journey?  Holy Spirit of Jesus, help me notice your risen presence in my life. 
 
And the one who sent me is with me; he has not left me alone, for I always do what is pleasing to him.  (John 8:30)
 
To keep a lamp burning, we have to keep putting oil in it.
St. Teresa of Calcutta
 
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Luke 24:13-35

With the Easter incense of the Resurrection of our Lord still lingering around us, it is good to pause and witness the heart-warming scene on the road to Emmaus.  Two bereaved disciples are walking along their own via dolorosa, believing that everything in their world is falling apart. They are overcome with the trauma drama of the last few days when they witnessed the swift and tilting death of the Man they had believed was their redeemer. He was pure and innocent. A worthy Man notable for only the incredible good he had done… As darkness settles around them a quiet and unassuming Fellow Traveler walks in step with them, questioning their despair. After listening to their woes, He begins to speak hope to them.  He draws their gaze deep into the surety and the richness of the scriptures referring indubitably to the Truth of a  Wounded Healer, a Living Redeemer, the Son of God who incarnated as the Son of Man, who by his death and resurrection grounds all of human history in the hopeful faithfulness of the Love of God. The two men welcome the Speaker to their table, the altar of their souls, and just as he has just broken open the light of the Scriptures to them, He breaks open the loaf of Bread to feed their bodies as he has just fed their souls. By the light of their oil lamp, the Light anoints their hearts with the oil of gladness and of Hope – and moves on to resurrect the Faith, Hope and Love of the other disciples. In the dark of the night, the two men return immediately from Emmaus to proclaim the Good News:  Christ has died; Christ is risen; Christ will come again, and again, and again, to all who despair and listen to his Word.  Will I listen to the Light in the Word of God as I, bearing the scars and sorrows of this world, walk ahead with Jesus? Let me walk with you, Lord, in the light of your word.
 
Truly the eye of the Lord is on those who fear him, on those who hope in his steadfast love, to deliver their souls from death, to keep them alive in famine.  (Psalm 33:18,19)
 
Often remind yourself that you are in the presence of God.
St. John Baptist de la Salle
 
A Happy, Hope-full and Blessed Easter Season (all 50 days!) to you and your family!
 
Soli ad gloriam
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Psalm 105

 
Over the course of the last four months, as wars and rumors of wars, celestial events, natural disasters, unexpected deaths of people close –and raw relationships –have washed over and through my life, I have felt overwhelmed to say the least. More specifically I have felt inadequate and weak, and often very much alone.  King David it seems was similarly bogged down in life when he wrote Psalm 105 and knew the One to turn to when nothing makes sense and everything seems to be wobbling out of control. Seek the strength of the Lord; seek his presence continually. What to do when nothing makes sense anymore and it is a challenge to even waken to a new morning? Seek. As much as I seek the strength of the Lord, I can again rise to any occasion. And when I search for the presence of God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, not now and again, but continually, then I gradually realize that I am not alone facing the giants of the day; God is with me, (God is with us) in so many ways.  Will I wander in weakness and loneliness, or will I actively seek the strength of the Lord, and his presence – at all times?  Holy Spirit of Father God, help me seek your strength and your presence continually.
 
Today when you hear God’s voice, harden not your hearts.  (Psalm 95:7,8)
 
Often remind yourself that you are in the presence of God.
St. John Baptist de la Salle
 
Soli ad gloriam
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Gospel Mystery of the Day                 Thursday, April 7, 2022
 
Good Morning!      
Your word is a lamp for my feet and a light for my path. (Psalm 119)
 
Daniel 3: 13 – 95 & John 8:31-42
Holy Spirit of Father God, help me do what you do…
 
Daniel and his two friends, as well as Jesus, were so at one with their Abba, Father that they did not hesitate to do what God does – and joined the angels in doing their Father’s will.  Our Father God, our Abba Father, showed us how to do the things he does through all holy men and women throughout the ages. Our Father does Mercy. He forgives. He is generous beyond imagination. He is also gentle, long suffering, kind and joyful.  He is patient with his sons and daughters.  He creates order out of chaos and nurtures and prunes even the slowest individuals to bring about growth and fruitfulness. Will I do mercy, like my ‘Dad’ ?  Will I forgive rather than condemn? Will I embrace generosity, gentleness, long-suffering, kindness and joyfulness? Will I be patient – to help my Father create order out of chaos and to nurture everyone around me? Will I, like Daniel and Jesus, do what our Heavenly Father does?  Holy Spirit of Father God, help me do what you do. 
  
And the one who sent me is with me; he has not left me alone, for I always do what is pleasing to him.  (John 8:30)
 
To keep a lamp burning, we have to keep putting oil in it.
St. Teresa of Calcutta
 
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