May 2024 archive of Reflections
Fr. Jo's Reflection for Pentecost Sunday Yr B, May 19, 2024
Posted by John Wolf on 5/18/24
The feast of Pentecost may not be as popular as Christmas or Easter but it commemorates a watershed event in the life of the Church. In fact, Pentecost is the birthday of the catholic Church. Churches that designate themselves as Pentecostal try to claim sole possession of the Spirit, ... Read More »
Fr. Jo's Reflection for the Ascension of the Lord, Yr B, May 12, 2024
Posted by John Wolf on 5/11/24
On top of the mountain from which Jesus bade his last farewell to his disciples can be seen many ancient olive trees; hence, the name Mount of Olives. The spot was well known to Jesus who often went on top of that mountain for a heart-to-heart conversation with His ... Read More »
Fr. Jo's Reflection for the Sixth Sunday of Easter, Yr B, May 5, 2024
Posted by John Wolf on 5/07/24
The reason why the word “love” is so often misused is not only because of the poverty of our language but also because humans are specialists in turning mystery into a jest. Hence, the teenage girl who justifies moving in with her boyfriend by saying, “I love him” sees ... Read More »
Fr. Jo's Reflection for the Fifth Sunday of Easter, Yr B, April 28, 2024
Posted by John Wolf on 5/07/24
In five Bible moments, Jesus employed striking metaphors to describe His relationship with us. These came in allegorical speeches called the “I am sayings,” which diffuse intricate spiritual fervor with deep emotional and real life resonance. The first “I am” saying was “I am the bread of life” (John ... Read More »