Friends, we're coming toward the end of the liturgical year, and as is typical, the Church gives us readings of an apocalyptic nature dealing with the end times. “Apocalypse” means “unveiling,” and what’s being unveiled in our readings is the emergence of a new world—not so much in the literal, cosmic sense as in the sense of how we navigate and understand t ... Show More
Apr 22
Cut to the Heart
Friends, all during the Easter season, we read from the Acts of the Apostles, and this Sunday, we hear part of Peter’s oration on Pentecost morning. His bold proclamation is, in a way, the mother of all sermons; it is the essence of authentic Christian preaching. Peter, filled wi ... Show More
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Apr 14
The Pattern and Presence of Jesus
Friends, for this Third Sunday of Easter, we read once again the story of the two disciples on the road to Emmaus—a literary masterpiece, yes, but above all, a spiritual masterpiece. This story is not just about something that happened long ago; it's also about the Church now, an ... Show More
14m 49s
Nov 2022
Ch24-3. Reconnaissez la venue de la tribulation et défendez votre foi (Matthieu 24:29-31)
Dans le passage des Écritures d’aujourd’hui, nous lisons ces paroles: “après la tribulation de ces jours-là”, et cela nous dit dans ce verset qu’il y aura réellement une grande tribulation sur la terre. Il y aura des calamités naturelles comme des épidémies terribles, des guerres ... Show More
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