Comments on: Saturday April 4, 2020: In Unity There is Strength

By: Sandi

Sandi — Sun, 05 Apr 2020 15:59:41 +0000

Thank you, Anonymous. It makes sense to set the stage at home to enhance the experience.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 20:39:39 +0000

Thanks John for a great reflection. To Sandi, I suggest enhancing the daily TV Mass by placing a small table for an altar in front of the TV, with a crucifix and maybe a statue of the Blessed Mother and with candles. Also, try to dress up (I mean just not in your jammies) when hearing Mass. This way, it will feel more like church and make the Mass more meaningful. There are many daily TV Masses on YouTube that you can access to anytime. Hope this helps.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 19:44:45 +0000

John, Great job. Big finish and love it! God Bless

By: Skip

Skip — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 13:44:16 +0000

Thanks John, I enjoyed your reflection. As I was reading I thought it should tie back into the Syrian woman at the well that that Fr. Lawrence wrote a very informative reflection that when back to the times of Assyria.
God bless.

By: Bill

Bill — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 13:17:08 +0000

Thanks for sharing your insight. It was not clear to me why Jesus was such a big threat to the Pharisees. I read on another website that the Romans were not happy when there was conflict among the Jews so the issue was there was not unity and this raised fear that there would be rebellion. I wonder if this is what God is calling us to today…to unity as Christians.

By: Sandi

Sandi — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 12:44:22 +0000

John, I really enjoyed your reflection this morning. May we all unite in spirit during this holy season of lent. I haven’t watched church on video. To me it doesn’t feel like church. I plan to try tomorrow with Holy Week coming. Other than missing mass, I haven’t really minded the shelter in home. I don’t miss all the rushing around. My son and his family moved in with us just before this all started so I’m blessed to have the grandkids to play with and hold in my arms. I miss seeing my other son and his wife and daughter. I hope we can visit outside with sufficient distance between us once the weather warms up. My heart breaks for those who are separated from their loved ones and especially those that are all by themselves and truly isolated. My prayers go out to all of them and all those who are serving those in need, the healthcare workers, volunteers caring for the homeless, those working in essential jobs that put them in contact with the public….and for our community at CM. May you all stay safe and healthy.

By: seamus gallagher

seamus gallagher — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 12:41:30 +0000

Thank you John, that was insightful and educational. Have a good day……
Love and blessings, Seamus………………..

By: Jesse

Jesse — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 12:03:23 +0000

Thank you John for your insight and reflection ; very encouraging. The historical background/context you provide is so insightful and interesting. It provides a much deeper meaning to the Scriptures. Thank you again and God Bless.