Resurrection of the Body by Father Pete Iorio A man showed up at Church with both his ears painfully blistered. After the service, his concerned pastor asked, “What in the world happened to you?” The man replied, “I was lying … Continue reading
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The Faith of Saint Thomas by Deacon John Hackett A kindergarten teacher had a hard time getting her students to understand Easter. One five year old thought he would make her day. He shouted, “Christ died, was buried, and rose. … Continue reading
Fools For Christ by Father Peter Iorio Joseph of Arimathea was a very wealthy Pharisee, a member of the council, and a secret follower of Jesus. It was Joseph who went to Pilate and asked for Jesus’ body after the … Continue reading
Sacraments of Unity by Father Peter Iorio This is one of my favorite days for a number of reasons. It is the beginning of the Sacred Triduum. It is the day when we focus on priesthood and Eucharist and the … Continue reading
Juxtapositions worth Contemplating: The Mystery by Father Peter Iorio For those of you who have lovers, what did you do on Valentines’ Day this year? This year, there was a strange juxtaposition with Ash Wednesday falling on Valentine’s Day. So … Continue reading
“Seeing” Paschal Mystery by Father Peter Iorio As often as it happens, I never cease to be amazed at the daffodils, crocuses, and blooms on trees that are very resilient. When snow and freezing temperatures arrive, they droop and wilt, … Continue reading
“Seeing” Paschal Mystery by Father Peter Iorio As often as it happens, I never cease to be amazed at the daffodils, crocuses, and blooms on trees that are very resilient. When snow and freezing temperatures arrive, they droop and wilt, … Continue reading
Rejoice in God’s Love which Overflows Out of You to Those in Need by Father Peter Iorio Near Mobile, Alabama, there was a railroad bridge that spanned a big bayou. The date was September 22, 1993. It was a foggy … Continue reading
The Anger of Jesus By Deacon Mike Jacobs “If you hear the voice of the Lord, harden not your heart.” As I was preparing for this sermon I heard a voice speaking to me in the passage. “For I, the … Continue reading
Transfiguration – Holy Land Pilgrimage by Father Peter Iorio who was on pilgrimage to the Holy Land February 7 -20 Most of you know that I was on pilgrimage in the Holy Land for the Last two weeks and I … Continue reading