Browsing the May 2021 archive of Fr. Bob's Columns
Pentacost Not Just Another Sunday
Posted by Debbra Beck on 5/27/21
PENTECOST Not Just Another Sunday!
Pentecost, when the church was being established, was based on a Jewish festival which took place 50 days after the first full moon of spring. (We now celebrate Pentecost 50 days after Easter.) The apostles and their support group were looking for an ... Read More »
Feast of the Ascension
Posted by Debbra Beck on 5/20/21
FEAST OF THE ASCENSION – “Stop gawking!”
As the Apostles watch Jesus ascend into heaven, two mysterious-looking characters wondered out loud to them, “Why are you gawking up at the sky?” Calmly they tell the Apostles that Jesus is gone and will no longer be walking around and ... Read More »
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Posted by Debbra Beck on 5/13/21
6th SUNDAY OF EASTER – “LOVE ONE ANOTHER”
This Sunday we ponder the second half of Jesus’ parable of the True Vine from John’s Gospel. Jesus speaks these words during the Last Supper as he prepares his disciples for what is to come – his tragic passion and ... Read More »
Fifth Sunday of Easter
Posted by Debbra Beck on 5/13/21
FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER - A FRUITFUL VINE OR A DEAD BRANCH?
In today’s Gospel parable of the True Vine, Jesus gives us a vineyard image that people of the Holy Land would have been very familiar with. Knowing this, Jesus urges us to remain connected to him, ... Read More »