Fifth Sunday of Lent.

Jesus coud have avoided the tragedy of Lazarus' death by coming as soon as Mary and Martha called for him. Or is that the point of the story: to show that Jesus could raise the dead, even as the act of resuscitating Lazarus will lead directly to his own death?

Recording is of a Mass offered at 14 Holy Helpers Church in West Seneca, NY at 4:30 pm March 25, 2023.

Fourth Sunday of Lent.

As light of the world, Jesus' mission is one of judgment, not against people who are physically blind, but against those who are spiritually blind and who refuse to recognize Jesus' true identity.

Recording is of a Mass offered at 14 Holy Helpers Church in West Seneca, NY at 4:30 pm March 18, 2023.

Third Sunday of Lent.

When the villages meet Jesus and hear his words, they proclaim him to be "the savior of the world".

Recording is of a Mass offered at 14 Holy Helpers Church in West Seneca, NY at 4:30 pm March 11, 2023.

Second Sunday of Lent.

The disciples are so awestruck by the heaveny voice that prostrate themselves in reverence. Although some biblical scholars interpret the scene to be a preview of the resurrection, it is first and foremost a theophany, a manifestation of the divine Jesus, the Son of God.

Recording is of a Mass offered at 14 Holy Helpers Church in West Seneca, NY at 10:30 am on March 5, 2023.

First Sunday of Lent.

Satan's temptations are tests of God's willingness, as Son of God, to rely on God alone for nourishment, protection, and safety.  There is a cause for rejoicing in Jesus's responses because, unlike the dialogue between Eve and the serpent, Jesus wins this debate! 

Recording is of a Mass offered at 14 Holy Helpers Church in West Seneca, NY at 9:00 am on Feburary 26, 2023.

Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time.

We continue to hear from the Sermon on the Mount as Jesus focuses on two basic Christian attitudes: acting with selflessness and loving one's enemies.

Recording is of a Mass offered at 14 Holy Helpers Church in West Seneca, NY at 9:00 am on February 19,, 2023.

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time.

Jesus continues his teaching to his followers by addressing the thorny issues of adultery, divorce, and lying.

Recording is of a Mass offered at 14 Holy Helpers Church in West Seneca, NY at 12:00 pm on February 12, 2023.

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time.

In mentioning "kingdom" Jesus is not talking about a place. Instead we should think about kingdom as the reign of God., when God's power is fully manifest for all to see and when there is no more hunger or violence, sickness or death in all the world. Such is the good news of Jesus Christ!

Recording is of a Mass offered at 14 Holy Helpers Church in West Seneca, NY at 4:30 pm on January 21, 2023.

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time.

John the Baptist recognizes Jesus as the Lamb of God and Son of God only because it was revealed to him through the work he was commissioned to do.

Recording is of a Mass offered at 14 Holy Helpers Church in West Seneca, NY at 12:00 pm on January 15, 2023.

The Epiphany of the Lord.

This passage illustrates the universalism of God's revelation. It is not insiders from the Jewish establishment who recognize and pay homage to the newborn babe: instead foreigners come "from the east" to offer their gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.

Recording is of a Mass offered at 14 Holy Helpers Church in West Seneca, NY at 9:00 am on January 8, 2023.