Jesus has prepared a place for us in the kingdom, and he expects us to do great works in his name, to serve others, to pray without ceasing, and to love unconditionally. Jesus also tells us he is the way, the truth, and the life, so if we listen to him, if we follow him, if we are obedient to his commands, then he will take us to himself, we will be chosen and precious, we will be called out of darkness into his marvelous light. It sounds easy, but the Christian life is rarely easy. The disciples knew Jesus well and still stumbled, still misunderstood, still made mistakes, still made the wrong choices. That should encourage us when we stumble, when we sin, when we make bad choices. Jesus expects much of us, that is true, but if we can do what he asks… the rewards are immeasurable! So, what are we doing to fulfill Jesus’ expectations of us?

This week's readings:
Gospel – John 14: 1-12
1st Reading – Acts 6: 1-7
Psalm 33
2nd Reading – 1 Peter 2: 4-9

• (00:00:00) - Introduction & Prayer
• (00:02:13) - Gospel & Explanation
• (00:20:02) - First Reading & Explanation
• (00:36:07) - Psalm & Explanation
• (00:37:33) - Second Reading & Explanation
• (00:53:41) - Closing & Credits

On this Fourth Sunday of Easter, as we observe Good Shepherd Sunday, Jesus tells us that he is the door to the sheepfold and that he came so that we might have life abundantly. The 23rd Psalm presents us with beautiful pastoral images, reminding us throughout that the Lord is our Shepherd. Peter tells his listeners to repent and be baptized, reminding us that Jesus suffered for us, that his wounds healed us, and that he responded to evil with gentleness… an example we should all follow. If we acknowledge Jesus as our Good Shepherd, how can we not follow the example he left for us?

This week's readings:
Gospel – John 10: 1-10
1st Reading – Acts 2: 14a, 36-41
Psalm 23
2nd Reading – 1 Peter 2: 20b-25

• (00:00:00) - Introduction & Prayer
• (00:01:46) - Gospel & Explanation
• (00:14:49) - First Reading & Explanation
• (00:24:41) - Psalm & Explanation
• (00:26:57) - Second Reading & Explanation
• (00:36:15) - Closing & Credits

On this Third Sunday of Easter, we accompany two disciples as they walk the road to Emmaus and encounter the Risen Christ. This road is one that every disciple must walk for it is where we come to know Christ in all the Scriptures; it is where he is made known to us in our shared Eucharistic meal, the breaking of the bread; it is necessary so that our hearts, too, burn within us. Those disciples returned to Jerusalem to share their experience of the Resurrected Christ, to testify… to witness… to evangelize. That is what we are called to do as well. We encounter the Risen Christ at every Mass – in the words of Scripture and in the Breaking of the Bread. How can we not share this great joy with others?

This week's readings:
Gospel – Luke 24: 13-35
1st Reading – Acts 2: 14, 22-33
Psalm 16
2nd Reading – 1 Peter 1: 17-21

• (00:00:00) - Introduction & Prayer
• (00:02:18) - Gospel & Explanation
• (00:21:33) - First Reading & Explanation
• (00:34:28) - Psalm & Explanation
• (00:36:35) - Second Reading & Explanation
• (00:44:33) - Closing & Credits