Greg Kandra

2 weeks ago | news.diocesetucson.org | Greg Kandra

Acts 5:12-16Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24Rv 1:9-11a, 12-13, 17-19Jn 20:19-31Who doesn't appreciate having a second chance? Divine Mercy Sunday, is all about second chances -- how God offers us the gift of mercy to repent and begin again. Coming one week after Christ's own Resurrection, when he began a new life, the church reminds us that we can start over, too. We are given an unlikely protagonist to show us how it's done: Thomas. We encounter him every year on the Sunday after Easter.

2 weeks ago | thedialog.org | Greg Kandra

Scripture readings for April 13, 2025, Palm Sunday of the Lord’s PassionLk 19:28-40  Is 50:4-7  Ps 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, 23-24. Phil 2:6-11  Lk 22:14—23:56 OR Lk 23:1-49It never fails. Even though I’ve heard it dozens of times, every year when I hear the long reading of the Passion on Palm Sunday, I keep hoping it will have another ending. Of course, it can’t. We all know the story. We all know the characters. We all know the inevitable outcome. Still, it stings.

2 weeks ago | catholiccourier.com | Greg Kandra

The Catholic News Service column, "Speak to Me Lord," offers reflections on the Sunday Scripture readings. (CNS/Nancy Wiechec) | Section: Worship & FaithLk 19:28-40Is 50:4-7Ps 22:8-9, 17-18, 19-20, 23-24. Phil 2:6-11Lk 22:14—23:56 OR Lk 23:1-49It never fails. Even though I’ve heard it dozens of times, every year when I hear the long reading of the Passion on Palm Sunday, I keep hoping it will have another ending. Of course, it can’t. We all know the story. We all know the characters.

2 weeks ago | thebostonpilot.com | Carol Glatz |Lucia Silecchia |Greg Kandra

Your browser does not support the audio element. CIUDAD DEL VATICANO (CNS) -- Jesús ama a las personas tal y como son, no en función de sus méritos o su rectitud, dice el texto para la audiencia general semanal del Papa Francisco. "Precisamente porque Jesús mira en el interior de cada uno de nosotros, nos ama tal como somos realmente", dice el texto preparado para el 9 de abril.

2 weeks ago | thebostonpilot.com | Carol Glatz |Lucia Silecchia |Greg Kandra

Your browser does not support the audio element. CIUDAD DEL VATICANO (CNS) -- A medida que el Papa Francisco continúa su convalecencia en el Vaticano, está comenzando muy lentamente a volver a su antigua rutina de reunirse con altos funcionarios del Vaticano, dijo la oficina de prensa del Vaticano.