Everyone who drinks of this water will thirst again, but whoever drinks of the water that I shall give him will never thirst; the water that I shall give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life. read more

As we celebrate the Eucharist today, open your hearts to the grace and strength and purification the Lord pours out upon the Church, when we gather for Mass. May Christ deepen our love and generous response for Holy Communion and bring us all into the unity of God's eternal kingdom of peace for His glory and the salvation of souls. read more

Eve shat all her children out of Paradise; the Virgin Mary opened wide its gates. read more

When Jesus reached the spot, he looked up and said to him, Zacchaeus, come down immediately. I must stay at your house today. So he came down at once and welcomed him gladly. read more

The Catechism of the Catholic Church reminds us "All Christians in any state or walk of life are called to the fullness of Christian life and to the perfection of charity. All are called to holiness: Be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect. (CCC #2013) read more

A voice cries out: In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord, make straight in the desert a highway for our God. Every valley shall be lifted up, and every mountain and hill be made low; the uneven ground shall become level, and the rough places a plain. Then the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all people shall see it together, for the mouth of the Lord has spoken. read more

Blessed are they who trust in the Lord. Blessed are they who are poor and who endure insult, for their reward shall be great, eternal life. read more

The disciples went off and did the three central works of Jesus: They proclaimed the Kingdom and called for a radical change, they liberated many people from evil influence and compulsions, and they anointed the sick with soothing oil and brought them healing and wholeness. read more

Genuine authority is the ability to enable people, to empower them. To enable them to transcend themselves, to grow as persons, to be more effective in the development and use of their innate gifts. read more

Jesus, the Lamb of God is the light of the nations who came to do the Father's will. In Christ we have been called to be a holy people. read more

They have no wine. Mary revealed her care and compassion for the joy of the bridal party. Her maternal concern continues for every person through her powerful intercession. read more

All who are thirsty, come to the waters, to the Lord the fount of salvation. Jesus Christ came through water and blood. He is the Son in whom the Father is well pleased. read more