by Lynne Marie | Apr 25, 2026 | Daily Reflections
Feast of St. Mark, Evangelist 1Peter 5: 5-14: In this letter, Peter introduces himself as “Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ.” He is encouraging new Christians to live out in their society—at home, in work (even as slaves) and in general behavior — the divine life...
by Lynne Marie | Apr 25, 2026 | Daily Reflections
The Responsorial (Psalm 116) asks: “How shall I make a return to the Lord for all the good he has done for me?” The answer is “Get up!” Acts 9: 31-42 shows us Peter healing a bedridden man and raising a woman who had died. His command to both was the same: anastathi,...
by Lynne Marie | Apr 24, 2026 | Daily Reflections
The Response (Mark 16:15, used with Psalm 117) is our life: “Go out to all the world and tell the Good News.” Acts 9: 1-20 is the source of everything Paul preached: “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting.” From the first, Paul knew Jesus as identified with us. Paul...
by Lynne Marie | Apr 23, 2026 | Daily Reflections
Acts 8: 26-40 shows one of the shortest versions of the OCIA on record. Philip explained the Scriptures to the court official. He believed, asked for baptism, received it, and “continued on his way rejoicing”—back to Ethiopia. There wasn’t even any follow-up. “The...
by Lynne Marie | Apr 22, 2026 | Daily Reflections
Acts 8: 1-8 shows us Philip, who was chosen for the administrative task of distributing food, “proclaiming the good news about the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ” and baptizing. “Philip went down to… Samaria and proclaimed the Christ to them.” (Verse 12....
