Entries by Diane Palumbo

Prayer for the Week (May 3-May 9)

Let us pray to God that we always listen to the voice of Jesus, our Good Shepherd: Almighty and loving Father, you have given us a reliable and caring guide to lead us to you and to one another, your Son and our Good Shepherd, Jesus Christ. Help us to hear the Good Shepherd’s voice […]

Sunday Reflection (May 3, 2020)

Among the earliest images of the art of Christ is Christ as the Good Shepherd (John 10:1-10). The voice of the divine shepherd may be loud and clear, yet there are times we may have trouble differentiating between the voice of the thief and the Divine Shepherd. Despite our failures, Jesus calls you and me […]

Sunday Reflection (April 26, 2020)

In the Lord’s Supper we “break bread” and recognize the suffering Christ (Luke 24:13-35).   We find grace and forgiveness in its sacramental grace and it brings to remembrance that Christ does not come to us with power, force, and vengeance; rather, Christ comes to us as the suffering Christ offering forgiveness and hope (Preaching Peace).  […]

Prayer for the Week (April 26-May 2)

Let us pray that Jesus be our companion on the road of life: God our Father, our road in life is often tiresome for it is the road of pilgrims. Yet, through the Holy Spirit Jesus your Son journeys with us. Open our eyes to recognize him in the downhearted and suffering so that they […]