Bicycles are a popular means of transportation, with a long history — my grandfather’s bicycle, the only vehicle he ever owned, got him to and from work at the Quaker Oats factory 364 days per year.
God's Word on Sunday: People need time to respond to grace
By Fr. Scott Lewis, S.JFifth Sunday of Easter, May 2 (Year B) Acts 9:26-31; Psalm 22; 1 John 3:18-24; John 15:1-8
No one could blame the members of the Jerusalem community for being suspicious of their unexpected “guest.”
God's Word on Sunday: Jesus opened the path to God to all
By Fr. Scott Lewis, S.JFourth Sunday of Easter, April 25 (Year B) Acts 4:7-12; Psalm 118; 1 John 3:1-2; John 10:11-18
Even the hostile authorities could not deny that Peter and John had performed a great healing miracle. But they wanted to know who or what was behind it — whose power were they channeling.
God's Word on Sunday: Past offers opportunity for enlightenment
By Fr. Scott Lewis, S.JThird Sunday of Easter, April 18 (Year B) Acts 3:13-15, 17-19; Psalm 4; 1 John 2:1-5; Luke 24:35-48
Sometimes terrible things are done by people thinking that they are doing something worthy of praise — even pleasing to God.
God's Word on Sunday: Survival depends on the pursuit of unity
By Fr. Scott Lewis, S.JSecond Sunday of Easter, April 11 (Year B) Acts 4:32-25; Psalm 118; 1 John 5:1-6; John 20:19-31
The solutions to life’s problems are often quite simple and right in front of us.
Mary Marrocco: We must surrender to the one true power
By Mary MarroccoA woman I knew became Christian as an adult. Unlike some of us lifelong Christians who can be oblivious of the strangeness of our faith, she was appalled by one of the Beatitudes.
Fr. Yaw Acheampong: The cross: Centre of our Christian faith
By Fr. Yaw AcheampongThe cross is the most significant symbol of the Christian faith.
God's Word on Sunday: For God, do what is righteous and good
By Fr. Scott Lewis, S.JResurrection of the Lord, April 4 (Year B) Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Psalm 118; Colossians 3:1-4; John 20:1-18
Peter had quite a story to tell as he stood before the elders in Jerusalem. He related the ministry of Jesus, who had been anointed with the power of the Spirit by God. His ministry was uncomplicated — doing good and healing people. That should not have been problematic, but it was.
God's Word on Sunday: Suffering Servant challenges us to listen
By Fr. Scott Lewis, S.JPassion (Palm) Sunday, March 28 (Year B) Isaiah 50:4-7; Psalm 22; Philippians 2:6-11; Mark 14:1-15:47
Words can wound or heal, tear down or build up, strengthen or weaken and give hope or break spirits. Everything depends on what is spoken and the manner in which is delivered. It has nothing to do with eloquence or rhetorical skill. The words must be suitable to the person and situation and delivered with care and compassion.
God's Word on Sunday: God’s promise is already within us
By Fr. Scott Lewis, S.JFifth Sunday of Lent, March 21 (Year B) Jeremiah 31:31-34; Psalm 51; Hebrews 5:7-9; John 12:20-33
God gave both bad news and good news to the people of Israel.
God's Word on Sunday: Reflecting on past paves way for renewal
By Fr. Scott Lewis, S.JFourth Sunday of Lent, March 14 (Year B) 2 Chronicles 36:14-17a, 19-23; Psalm 137; Ephesians 2:4-10; John 3:14-21
There is a pattern that is often repeated in the narratives of the Old Testament. The people of God fall into sin that is marked by idolatry, corruption and injustice. God sends prophets to warn them and turn their hearts back to the Lord. The warnings are usually ignored and then followed by disaster for the nation, usually at the hands of an oppressor.