Jesus Walks With Us
Fr Michael Rasicci’s homily for the 3rd Sunday of Easter, 04/23/2023. Today’s Gospel reading (Luke 24: 13-35) takes place on the road to Emmaus three days after Jesus’s crucifixion. Two disciples are walking toward Emmaus...
My Lord and My God
Fr Michael Rasicci’s homily for the 2nd Sunday of Easter, 04/16/2023. “My Lord and My God”–Thomas’s statement when he saw Jesus after His resurrection. “Blessed are they who believe without having seen.” was Jesus’ response...
Christ’s Rising from the Dead Shows Us Eternal Life
Fr Michael Rasicci’s homily for Easter Sunday, 04/09/2023. Christ’s Rising from the Dead Shows Us Eternal Life (Readings: Acts 10: 34:43; Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24; Colossians 3: 1-4; Matthew 28::1-10) YouTube Link: 2023-04-09–Holistic Eucharist–Easter Sunday...
Palms Celebrate Christ’s Victory Over Death
In the times of Christ, palms were a symbol of victory--Generals received a palm when they won an important battle, athletes were awarded palms instead of trophies. For Christians, the palm signifies Christ's victory over...
Jesus Christ is the Resurrection and the Light–Homily
In John 11: 1-45, Jesus tells Martha, Lazarus's sister, that He is the Resurrection and the Life. Jesus revealed Himself as the Son of God several times--at the well in Samaria, this one includes raising...
Christ Gives a Blind Man Sight
By giving the blind man his sight, Jesus Christ restored more than sight to him. The formerly blind man had a new life. To receive his sight, the blind man had to wash in a...
Christ Extends the Scope of His Ministry
When Jesus meets and speaks with the Samaritan woman at Jacob's well, he is extending the scope of His ministry beyond the Jewish people. This comes as a surprise to His disciples.
Jesus Christ Was Lifted Up to Save Us
"And just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whoever believes in him may have eternal life."
Ash Wednesday 2023
Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent, a time of reflection, sacrifice, and of drawing closer to God.
Lord, What Would You Have Me Do?
Jesus calls us to follow His lead--helping the homeless, caring for the oppressed, helping feed the hungry. "The poor are with us always" (a truth in the past and lasting today.) Take the time to...
