June 19, 2022, the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ: The Eucharist is a feast that celebrates care for others and the freedom that comes after suffering.
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In Scripture, Wisdom is a woman
June 12, 2022, the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity: In Proverbs, Wisdom calls out for justice, yet she is often ignored by her community.
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Violence prevention is necessary to protect the common good
June 5, 2022, Pentecost Sunday: The gifts of the Holy Spirit are given for the common good.
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How do we overcome hate?
May 29, 2022, the Seventh Sunday of Easter: Jesus’ focus on relationships calls us to address and confront evil as a community.
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Let the Holy Spirit inspire your religious and political actions
May 22, 2022, the Sixth Sunday of Easter: In order to receive the Easter peace Jesus gives, we must cooperate with the work of the Spirit.
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How do we love as Jesus does? Serve more and judge less.
May 15, 2022, the Fifth Sunday of Easter: Jesus adds to the command to love one another “as I have loved you,” calling us to service.
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Finding inspiration in Jesus, the Good Shepherd
May 8, 2022, the Fourth Sunday of Easter: The metaphor of Jesus as shepherd and his followers as sheep also offers a framework for their relationship.
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The hallmarks of the early Christian community: Service, fellowship and feasting
May 1, 2022, the Third Sunday of Easter: By encountering the risen Jesus, the disciples strengthen their relationship with him and prepare for their own missionary work in light of the resurrection.
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May the Easter season bring us peace
Before Jesus gives the Holy Spirit and authorizes his disciples to forgive sins, he first offers them peace.
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Everyone is called to preach
April 17, 2022, Easter Sunday: Mary Magdalene is called to preach not because she was first on the scene, but because of her openness to hearing and answering Jesus’ call.