Category: reflections

On 3 June, 2010, I was studying in Rome, so I was able to take part in the Corpus Christi Procession through the city.  The procession goes from the Basilica of St. John Lateran all the way to St. Peter's in Vatican City.  Thousands of people watch as the Our Lord's Body in the Eucharist … Continue reading Weekly Reflection with Father Kevin

When we think of the Holy Spirit, each of us has a different idea in our minds.  This is perfectly fine, because we each have different experiences showing us who the Spirit is and what it feels like to realize the Spirit's presence.  In some ways, when we think of the Spirit, our memories of … Continue reading Weekly Reflection with Father Kevin

On this Ascension Sunday, we remember the moment in which Christ returned to the right hand of God the Father.  On that day, His disciples were reminded of the mission He had called them to carry out.  Of course, this is the same mission we are called to: Go into the whole worldand proclaim the … Continue reading Weekly Reflection with Father Kevin

In the earliest days of the Church, the question of who Christ's disciples should preach to was debated quite a bit.  Some were open to bringing anyone into the Church through Baptism, some thought this was limited to the Jewish people.  Some, such as St. Peter himself, were concerned about keeping the Law of the … Continue reading Weekly Reflection with Father Kevin

When Christ speaks of being the Vine, which we are all connected to and connected through, we are reminded that what we do must come from Christ, or it won't be fruitful.  The same can be said about our relationships.  Unless we recognize everyone in this way, seeing them as children of God, we miss seeing them as … Continue reading Weekly Reflection with Father Kevin

If you aren't different because you follow Christ, you might not be following Him at all.  While this sounds harsh, there must be something different about your life, because He is trying to lead you somewhere.  To be part of Christ's flock means that we know His voice, and we respond to it. In today's … Continue reading Weekly Reflection with Father Kevin

In St. John's First Letter, we see something come up that we often say, but might easily miss the importance of - that Christ is.  There are many times that we say Jesus Christ is our Lord and Savior, or that He is risen, or that He is the Lamb of God.  St. John puts it this way today: He is expiation for our … Continue reading Weekly Reflection with Father Kevin

Divine Mercy Sunday has only been celebrated since 2000. It seems incredible that such a Feast, especially one during the Easter season, could be so new. But, of course, it is based upon the messages St. Faustina received from Christ in the 1930's. Because it is so new, today's Feast may seem to be less … Continue reading Weekly Reflection with Father Kevin

When Christ rose from the dead, why did He do this when no one was around?  This was a question I struggled with for a long time.  I even came to some practical answers that would satisfy my curiosity.  Maybe none of them were expecting it, so they weren't around.  Maybe too many of them … Continue reading Weekly Reflection with Father Kevin

The Gospel passage we read when we process into the church on Palm Sunday has quite a few background characters in it.  We don't really know who all of the people were who laid down palms branches in front of Jesus, or who the owner of the donkey was, or which disciples He sent to … Continue reading Weekly Reflection with Father Kevin