Today’s feast is somehow mysterious… In the 1st reading, we are told that, risen from the dead, Jesus has been appearing to his apostles a number of times (Acts 1:1-11). A few verses later, we see him disappearing from their sight. Appearing, disappearing – these two words bring to mind […]
Ascension of the Lord, Year B – 2021
Time, moments in time, seasons… they rule our life. But we need to learn how to live according to their rhythm. The 1st reading of this Feast of the Ascension of Jesus (Acts 1:1-11) shows him teaching his apostles for the last period during which he will be visibly present […]
Fête de l’Ascension, année A – 2020
Nous vivons une période inédite en ce temps de pandémie. Tous et toutes, nous savons ce qu’elle signifie et ce qu’elle exige de nous. Quelque temps après le début de ces jours de confinement et de distanciation, j’ai reçu un courriel d’une personne qui disait: ‘Le bon vieux dicton: “Loin […]
Feast of the Ascension, Year A – 2020
The gospel texts have much for us to learn, to reflect upon, to be inspired and to be challenged by. But at times, there are some texts which are also giving us some comfort and encouragement. It can be a series of verses, but it can also happen that only […]
Pentecost, C
“He is under the influence…” This expression has come to be used for someone “driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.” But is can be heard as well when speaking of a child acting “under the influence” of siblings or peers. Again a person seen as being weak in […]
Ascension, C
We repeat the words every time we recite the Creed : « He ascended to heaven…” It is possible that our lips pronounce the words without our giving too much attention to what we speak. But this is what our celebration is about today. The 1st reading (Acts 1:1-11) tells us: “He […]