Browsing the April 2018 archive of The Pastor's Note
A Word #194| Fifth Sunday of Easter| April 29, 2018
Posted by Parri Van Dyke on 4/26/18
“Remain in me as I remain in you.”
I wouldn’t be surprised if most people have a better relationship with their phone than they do with other human beings and Jesus. Personally, I know I am guilty from time to time of giving my iPhone more attention than ... Read More »
A Word #193| Fourth Sunday of Easter| April 22, 2018
Posted by Parri Van Dyke on 4/19/18
Jesus said: "I am the good shepherd. A good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.
As I reflect on the readings for this Good Shepherd Sunday I cannot ignore the irony that I, your priest, have been away from you almost a year; but thanks be ... Read More »
A Word #192| Third Sunday of Easter| April 15, 2018
Posted by Parri Van Dyke on 4/12/18
“He showed them his hands and his feet. While they were still incredulous for joy and were amazed...”
We are just beginning our third week into the Easter Season and it’s probably a good time to measure whether our joy is the same today as it was on ... Read More »
A Word #191| Divine Mercy Sunday (Second Sunday of Easter)| April 8, 2018
Posted by Parri Van Dyke on 4/05/18
The community of believers was of one heart and mind, and no one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they had everything in common. With great power the apostles bore witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great favor was accorded them all.
It is no secret that I have a special devotion to Divine Mercy. I have encouraged the recitation of the Divine Mercy Chaplet after Holy Mass and I hope in the near future to see a Blessed Sacrament chapel dedicated to Divine Mercy on our parish campus. The message of Divine Mercy that was given to St. Faustina in the days leading up to World War II is no less relevant now as it was then. In fact, I would say the gospel of Divine Mercy is needed now more than ever. Our parish, our city, our state, our nation, and yes even our world needs to know about Divine Mercy. What we have just celebrated during the Easter Triduum made our access to Divine Mercy possible. So it is no wonder that Jesus told St. Faustina that the Feast of Divine Mercy should be celebrated on the Second Sunday of ... Read More »