Father Michael points out the roadmap for our faith in today’s Gospel reading that Jesus patiently shares with the disciples on the road to Emmaus. Christ wants us to understand His teachings as well and is patient to guide us if we will let Him.

Father reminds us that, while we are all broken, God sees every one of us as His beautiful, beloved children and He delights in us no matter who we are. Through Christ’s death and resurrection, we are called to show that same love and mercy to everyone.

Deacon Mark asks us who we are in the story of Christ’s Passion?

Deacon Ben highlights the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist that we have the opportunity to receive at every Mass and the close relationship that we have with Christ as a result.

Deacon Mark reminds us that often times we are like the people in today’s gospel account: cheering for Jesus one minute and denying Him the next. With God’s help, we can be Jesus’s hands and feet in our world. May we share Christ with the world this Holy Week and always.

Father reminds us that out of His abundant love for us, Christ wants to raise us from the death of our sin into life with Him!

Deacon Ben teaches us that the church gives us Lent as a time to become aware of and face our blind spots so that we can share the light of Christ’s resurrection with the world.

We hear from Bishop Reidy about the ministries served by the Annual Catholic Appeal

Deacon Mark reminds us that Lent is a journey of faith where we can step out of comfort in order to step closer to God.

Fr. Michael shares with us ways that we can be more attentive to the movement of God in our lives this Lenten season. He invites us to connect through the Lent devotion “CRUX” and reminds us that the world needs the witness of our faith.

Deacon Ben advises us that whatever we need to do to resolve, repent, renew ourselves and draw closer to God this Lent, “Just Do It.”

In today’s readings we are reminded that our actions begin with a thought. Deacon Mark helps us to see that our actions begin with at thought and that Jesus cautioned us to be aware of thoughts that could lead us to sin. Deacon also reminds us that when we do sin we can choose to seek out God’s Mercy.

Father Michael encourages us to ask the question “How can I serve you today?” to everyone we come in contact with and by doing this we will bring Christ’s Light to the World.

Father Alan encourages us to follow Christ’s example to love one another as He has loved us. You can support Cross Catholic Outreach by going to their website: CrossCatholic.org/outreach

Father Michael reminds us of the deep love that God has for each one of us and when we truly know that love, we can use the gifts He has given us to reach out to others to spread His mercy and peace.

Father Michael teaches us that living a sacramental life by attending Mass, going to confession, and praying is what will lead us closer to Christ and eventually to eternal life in Heaven.

Deacon Mark walks us through the deeper meaning of the Old Testament reading in light of the Gospel. He shows us how the Old Testament is revealed by the New Testament and asks us to live in the light of our baptismal promises.

Deacon Ben explains that the Epiphany is the manifestation of God to the world. The Magi were not Jewish, so they represent all non-Jewish people, and their gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh represent the core values of Christianity: faith, hope, and love.

Father Michael reminds us that because of Mary’s YES to God, we are able to call God our Father; to cry out to Him with Jesus, “Abba, Daddy.”

Father Michael tells us that Christmas is about giving of yourself sacrificially and that from the Holy Family we learn: Adoration: I Love You; Contrition: I’m Sorry; Thanksgiving: Thank You; and Supplication: Please. These are important skills to have in our relationships with people in our lives and also with our Lord.