Ite Ad Joseph

The Good Samaritan, the story of salvation, and "go and do likewise."

Resemblance to Christ through the cross. 

The Pallium Mass and the faith of Peter. 

The Eucharist allows us to be firsthand witnesses to God's salvific work. 

"We were created by a God who finds joy in giving existence to his creatures, who delights in our world"--Pope Leo XIV

The Holy Spirit was sent for the forgiveness of sins. 

The Ascension prepares us for heavenly worship on earth. 

How to adequately prepare to receive the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. 

"Love your neighbor as yourself" vs "Love one another as I have loved you." What's the difference? 

What does it mean to be a shepherd, and what does it mean to be a member of the flock? 

It is a beautiful scandal that Christ entrusts his Church to Peter and other imperfect men. 

Easter is humanity's moment of transformation, and baptism is our participation in it. 

Jesus' willingness to die for us, and our willingness to follow him. 

Why does God conceal the fullness of his glory? 

The man born blind, and "things you can't un-see."

It is impossible to truly be happy apart from God. 

"Lord, it is good that we are here", the Transfiguration, and the Cross. 

Why does the devil spend so much time tempting us? 

Lent is an invitation to move from rebellion to relationship, through a deep, interior transformation of soul. 

Monty Python, wisdom teeth, and the self-delusion wrought by sin.