Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Parish

BACK TO THE BEGINNING In a sense, today’s Gospel is the second bookend of the Apostles’ ministry.  Today, we hear that Peter and the Apostles are fishing when Jesus appears to them for a third time after his death.  It is a very similar encounter to the first time they met Jesus. In both instances,…

IT TAKES COURAGE In the beginning of the Gospel, we are confronted with challenging words from Jesus.  Appearing to the Apostles hidden in the Upper Room, Jesus challenges them to be courageous.  ”Peace be with you,” he says.  In other words, do not be afraid; do not hide up here; instead, receive the the Holy…

EASTER IS POETRY On this most sacred of days, we are posed with a question from the angels. As the women gathered at the empty tomb, two men is dazzeling robes asked them, “why do they look for the living among the dead?” Even today, the question is much more relevant than many of us…