“God speaks first in one way, and then in another, but no one notices.” Job 33:14 God is always trying to communicate with us, but we need to ponder and reflect in order to understand all that God is trying to tell us. Mary is our example.

“Put on the whole armor of God so that you may be able to stand firm against the tactics of the devil.” Ephesians 6:11   We are in a spiritual battle with an invisible enemy who is smarter than we are. But God gives us the victory.

“Put on the armor of God so that you may be able to stand firm against the tactics of the devil.” Ephesians 6:11 We are in a spiritual battle with an invisible enemy who is smarter than we are. He lies in wait to deceive us, lay traps for us.

“I remind you to stir into flame the gift of God that you have through the imposition of my hands…” 2 Timothy 1:6 We need to prepare for Pentecost. Jesus promises power to His disciples — not worldly power, but Holy Spirit power,

“In the last days it will be, God declares, that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh…” Acts 2:17 Father Thomas gives us a brief reminder that God wants all of us to have an outpouring of the Holy Spirit in our lives. Scriptures 1 Samuel 3:1 Acts 2:17

“…for God gives the Spirit without limit.” John 3:34 God gives His Holy Spirit without limit, without measure. So what limits Him? We do. If we do not open our hearts and let God prepare us, we will not receive more of the Holy Spirit who wants to come...

“He must increase, but I must decrease.” John 3:30 St. Paul tells the Corinthians that they are still spiritual babies due to the jealousies and rivalries they still have. We see this in children, who learn the word, “Mine,” very early.

“For God speaks first in one way, then in another, and no one perceives it.” Job 33:14 God longs to communicate with us. He often speaks subtly, in whispers and very often He uses parables. In order to hear what He is trying to say,

[The angels said to Mary Magdalene], “Woman, why are you weeping?” She said to them, “They have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid him.” When she had said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing there,

“So if I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another’s feet.” John 13:14 As we follow the liturgies of the Church throughout Holy Week and the Triduum, we are reminded that we disciples of Jesus and He is our role ...