Category: Deacon Mike’s Weekly Reflection

First Reading: Acts 3:13-15, 17-19Second Reading: 1 John 2:1-5aGospel: Luke 24:35-48 When I was growing up, I had seen a crime suspect in my neighborhood. I described to the police officer what the person looked like, as I was an Read More …

First Reading: Acts 4:32-35Second Reading: 1 John 5:1-6Gospel: John 20:19-31 We follow the ancient tradition of celebrating Easter for 8 consecutive days. The octave of Easter   ends with today’s celebration of Divine Mercy Sunday (the 2nd Sunday of Easter). The Read More …

First Reading: Acts 10:34a, 37-43Second Reading: Colossians 3:1-4Gospel: John 20:1-9 “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad.” (Ps118:24) Our Psalm response today proclaims that today, Easter Sunday is the “day of the Lord” Read More …

First Reading: Isaiah 50:4-7Second Reading: Philippians 2:6-11Gospel: Mark 14:1-15:47 Around 35 years ago, I remember my dearest aunt dying…visiting her in the hospital with my mom. I can still remember my mom’s words: “She does not deserve to suffer like Read More …

First Reading: Ezekiel 37:12-14Second Reading: Romans 8:8-11Gospel: John 11:1-45 What is Jesus referring too? First let’s think about what happens when a seed is planted in the ground. The seed becomes the source of nourishment for the new plant…and eventually Read More …

First Reading: 2 Chronicles 36:14-16, 19-23Second Reading: Ephesians 2:4-10Gospel: John 3:14-21 What is Jesus referring too? First let’s think about what happens when a seed is planted in the ground. The seed becomes the source of nourishment for the new Read More …