This Sunday contains one of the few descriptions of the Holy Family in all scripture. Their appearance here emphasizes how important family care is for children and for all human beings. Mary and Joseph seem hesitant but have exquisite care for the baby Jesus. Family life and church life are part of the same thing; Read more …
Reflections
Mary, the mother of God
In the gospel of this Sunday, the wedding at Cana, John wants us to see Mary as the New Eve. The creation story of Genesis is in the background at Cana as it was in Revelation. Mary is here, too, called “woman.” Also, Mary is presented at Cana as the mother of the Messiah, Jesus, Read more …
The world ends each night…
“The world ends each night…” Father Pothin’ s reflection for Advent II,2018 Jesus saw terrible times ahead – a day coming when not one stone of our human temple will rest on another. He warned of signs: Devastation, Ruin, Emptiness, Wars, Trials and Persecutions. The prophet Malachi foresaw the same doom, the global blast Read more …
“I believe in One…Catholic…Apostolic…Church”
“I believe in One…Catholic…Apostolic…Church” Father Pothin’s Reflection for November 12, 2017 The doctrine of apostolic succession– central to the Anglican-Catholic Church’s identity with the Church founded by Jesus in the first century– involves there being an unbroken line of bishops from the beginning of Christian history to the present. Christ conferred upon his apostles Read more …
Ten lepers healed … but only one faithful!
Ten lepers healed … but only one faithful! Father Pothin’s Reflection for September 17, 2017 Today’s Gospel reading presents us a very special story: the healing of ten lepers who approached Jesus and prayed, ”’…Master, have mercy on us’.” Jesus, moved with pity, said to them, “Go shew yourselves unto the priests.” And as Read more …
A Failure at Prayer
A Failure at Prayer Father Pothin’s Reflection for August 27, 2017 Is it possible to be a failure at prayer? The answer is “yes,” and this Sunday we’ll talk about two failures at prayer, depicted for us in the Gospel reading, the parable of the Publican and Pharisee. Think about this for a moment: What Read more …
“Feed them yourselves”–Celebrating my 21st anniversary of ordination.
“Feed them yourselves”–Celebrating my 21st anniversary of ordination. Father Pothin’s Reflection for July 30, 2017 “Feed them yourselves” is what Jesus tells his disciples who are dealing with a hungered crowd that has been following them for days now (in the synoptic Gospels). “Feed them yourself” is what our Lord continues to tell each of Read more …
Moving Closer to God
Moving Closer to God Father Pothin’s Reflection for July 23, 2017 This week, I want to look at Moses’s experience on the top of Mt Sinai. This is the lesson (Exodus 24:1) of Evening Prayer for this Sunday. In ancient times people believed that going to the top of a mountain was a way Read more …
From a Night of Struggle to a Day of Fullness
From a Night of Struggle to a Day of Fullness Fr. Pothin’s Reflection for July 23, 2017 We have toiled all the night, and have caught nothing. Nevertheless, at thy word I will.(Luke 5:5) The above is a famous quote of Peter from the episode of the Gospel’s account appointed for this Sunday: the story Read more …
The Lord Is My Portion.
The Lord is My Portion Father Pothin’s Reflection for July 9, 2017 Have you ever thought of God as your portion? The scriptures use many metaphors to describe God and our relationship to Him. Among other things, God is described as a rock, a refuge, a shepherd and a fortress. But one of the most Read more …
