Easter is more than one day — it’s an entire season of the Church year that begins with the Easter Octave. The gospel readings during the Octave include some of the most beautiful passages of scripture from the time after Jesus’ resurrection and his first encounters with his friends and disciples. These readings remind us of the importance of Jesus’ resurrection and the power of his ministry here on earth. Jesus appeared to his friends & disciples that they might continue to share the Good News in word and deed with everyone they would meet. (from bustedhalo.com)
We begin with a couple of reflections on Easter Sunday (the second video is very cute...just for fun).
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Below are reflections from the 2nd Week of Easter which is also Divine Mercy Sunday
(Remember that we started this program talking about Jesus' Divine Mercy and the 'works of mercy')
(Remember that we started this program talking about Jesus' Divine Mercy and the 'works of mercy')
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Below are reflections from the 3rd week of Easter: The Emmaus Story.
What is 'burning in your heart'?
Was there a time when Jesus was walking with you, but you did not recognize him?
When did you finally 'see' Jesus?
What is 'burning in your heart'?
Was there a time when Jesus was walking with you, but you did not recognize him?
When did you finally 'see' Jesus?
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Below are reflections on the 4th Sunday of Easter: The Good Shepherd.
When have you been lost?
How was Jesus your 'Good Shepherd'?
How did Jesus pick you up, carry you and bring you back to 'the flock'?
How do listen for the voice of The Good Shepherd?
When have you been lost?
How was Jesus your 'Good Shepherd'?
How did Jesus pick you up, carry you and bring you back to 'the flock'?
How do listen for the voice of The Good Shepherd?
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Below are two reflections on the 5th Sunday of Easter: The Vine and the Branches.
Do you feel connected to the Vine?
Have you ever felt disconnected from The Vine?
How did you 'reconnect'?
Do you feel 'connected' now?
Do you feel connected to the Vine?
Have you ever felt disconnected from The Vine?
How did you 'reconnect'?
Do you feel 'connected' now?
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And then comes PENTECOST SUNDAY !
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The video on the left is an overview of what Pentecost is all about. Maybe you can learn a little something that you did not know about this very important day in our liturgical year. |
Below is just a nice reflection on how much God really cares about his children. I hope you enjoy this final video reflection for this year's Families, Faith and Action program.