Learning to be Quick to Listen

Christ is truly Risen, Alleluia! In His Resurrection , Jesus transforms the world with a hope that cannot fade. The empty tomb is God’s triumphant declaration that love conquers every darkness, that mercy is stronger than sin, and that life—not death—has the final word. This moment in salvation history is not only a victory we remember, but a living promise we cling to. Christ rises not only for Himself, but for each one of us, inviting us to step out of our own tombs of fear, discouragement, or doubt. His Resurrection is the radiant sunrise that breaks through every night we face, assuring us that God is always working to bring forth new life where we least expect it. For us today, the Resurrection is an invitation to live boldly and joyfully as children of the light. It calls us to carry Christ’s victory into our families, our workplaces, and every corner of our daily lives. Because He lives, our struggles need not define us, our failures do not have the last word, and our hopes ar...

As the sun sets this evening, a profound hush falls over our parishes, marking the end of Lent and the beautiful, solemn beginning of the Easter Triduum. On Holy Thursday, we gather for the Mass of the Lord’s Supper, stepping into the Upper Room to witness the moment Christ gave us the Eucharist and the Priesthood. There is a unique warmth in the air tonight—a mixture of deep gratitude and the quiet anticipation of the Passion. It is the night we remember that Love, in its purest form, looks like bread broken for others and a life poured out for the sake of the world. The most touching moment of the liturgy occurs when our priests set aside their vestments, kneel on the hard floor, and take up a basin and towel to wash the feet of parishioners. This act, the Mandatum, is so much more than a historical reenactment; it is a stunning display of humility and radical service. When the clergy—who act in the person of Christ—wash the feet of the faithful, they remind us that in God’s kingdom,...

Spy Wednesday invites us into one of the most sobering moments of Holy Week—the quiet, interior turning of a heart away from Christ. On this day, we remember how Judas Iscariot went to the authorities and agreed to hand over Jesus Christ for thirty pieces of silver. The tragedy is not just the betrayal itself, but the decision behind it: Judas chose to act on his own terms rather than surrender to God’s will. He had walked with Jesus, heard His words, witnessed His miracles—and yet, in a decisive moment, he trusted his own plan more than God’s. Spy Wednesday reminds us that sin often begins not with a dramatic act, but with a quiet refusal to let God lead. But this day is not meant to leave us in despair—it is an invitation to examine our own hearts. How often do we, like Judas, grasp for control instead of trusting the Lord? How often do we justify our choices rather than seek God’s guidance in prayer? The contrast of Holy Week is powerful: while Judas turns away, Christ continues t...