Third Sunday of Easter: Christ, the Atoning Sacrifice

Jesus Christ the righteous…he is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole...

Christ, the Hope of Glory

My dear friends, in this Easter season, I’d like to talk to you about hope. Indeed, casually speaking, we have much to “hope” for...

Surrendering to Grace When Bereft of the Sacraments

In times of spiritual aridity we can be tempted to think that without certain works, like the Sacraments, our good Lord cannot save us....

Lynn’s Resurrection

The significance of today's Gospel, about doubting Thomas—came home to me in a special way on 1 January 1975 when I was informed of...

Divine Mercy Sunday and the Pierced Side of Christ

‘Reach out your hand and put it in my side. Do not doubt but believe’… ‘My Lord and my God!’ (Jn. 20:18)). Today is Divine...

Ukrainian Pysanky Eggs

From our archives, Sharon-Rose Milan - now Sharon-Rose Fraser, wife and mother - from years ago, in April. She is still an artist and...

Interpreting the Scriptures Concerning Himself

In the Nicene Creed we find the phrase, “ suffered death and was buried, and rose again . . .  in accordance with the...

Putting on the Mind of Christ

"Have this mind among yourselves, which was in Christ Jesus" St. Paul wrote to the Philippians.  I dare say that most Christians have no idea...

The Mystagogy of the Resurrection

These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you – that everything written about me in the Law...

Mass in Pyjamas?

When I go to work during this pandemic, I make doubly sure that I am properly dressed and have adequate PPE – 'personal protective...