First reading: Jeremiah 3: 14-17 Psalm: Jeremiah 31: 10-13 (The Lord will keep us as a shepherd keeps his flock.) Gospel: Matthew 13: 18-23 A Brief Homily Today’s readings remind us that God is a loving Shepherd who never gives up on His people. In the first reading, God calls His people to return to […]

First reading: Song 3:1-4 Psalm: 63: 2-5, 7-8 (For you my soul thirsts oh Lord) Gospel: John 20:1-2, 11-18  A Brief Homily Mary Magdalene teaches us deep love and devotion to Jesus. Like the bride in the Song of Songs searching for her beloved, Mary searched for Jesus with a longing heart. Even in sorrow, […]