By: John L. McLaughlin   We have already had two homilies today, embedded in the first and third readings. In his address on Pentecost Peter explains the significance of Jesus’ death and resurrection, reinforced with a citation of Psalm 16, which is repeated in today’s responsorial Psalm. In the Gospel reading, Jesus interprets Moses, meaning...Read More

By: Andrea Di Giovanni, OP President of the Dominican Laity of Canada   “…Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them, “Peace be with you.” (John 20:19)   Today’s readings, and the gospel in particular, invite us to consider the intersecting notions of community, experience, faith, and time.   When we join...Read More

By: Henri de Longchamp, OP Recently I saw some children having bright eyes looking at some rabbits in chocolate they expected to receive for Easter.  Brothers and sisters, do we have bright eyes when we say the words “Easter” and “Resurrection”?  First, why do we believe in Resurrection?  Sunday April 9th of the year 30, early in...Read More

By: Michel Côté, OP This morning, even the liturgical norms ask that the preacher in his homily use the KISSS principle: That’s K-I-S-S-S = keep it simple and short, silly!    Here we are on Palm or Passion Sunday, on the cusp of Holy week, one of the most significant moments in the Liturgical calendar, a time for us to ponder the depth of the mysterious...Read More