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The Word
John R. Donahue
As the Easter cycle moves to Ascension and Pentecost the readings foreshadow the ongoing life of the church Acts describes an early conflict in the community and the choice of seven men filled with the Spirit One is Stephen who immediately afterward is put to death This leads to the spread of t
FaithThe Word
John R. Donahue
Today’s Gospel and Luke’s whole theology of the Spirit, which will unfold in Acts, is a chronicle of the way God can walk with us in surprising, often unknown ways, reversing our path from fear and disappointment to make of us bearers of the power of the risen one.
FaithThe Word
John R. Donahue
The shepherd imagery is deeply rooted in biblical thought.
FaithThe Word
John R. Donahue
People frequently ask, “What is the church?” Today’s readings provide foundational images for God’s own people.
The Word
John R. Donahue
Dic nobis Maria quid vidisti in via sepulchrum Christi viventis et gloriam vidi resurgentis Yes tell us again Mary what did you see on your journey I saw the tomb of one who still lives and the glory of the risen one The core of Easter faith resounds through these words from the poetic Easter
FaithThe Word
John R. Donahue
He emptied himself, taking the form of a slave (Phil. 2:7)