Third Sunday of Easter: 

May 1, 2022 When I read the Gospel story last week, I said that it was the conclusion to the Gospel according to John, the original conclusion. Today, we read a second story, like an appendix.  Whoever wrote this story is not clear when it was added.  However, the story is saying: “There is oneContinue reading Third Sunday of Easter: 

Touch the Light of Christ – A Healing Meditation

13th Ordinary Sunday June 27,  2021 Before I read today’s gospel, I want to share this photo of a painting (“Encounter,” mural by Daniel Cariola) that spans a large wall in a downstairs chapel in the Israeli town of Magdala (above).  There is a beautiful modern church dedicated to Jesus’ invitation to cross the seaContinue reading Touch the Light of Christ – A Healing Meditation