For 20 May 2023, Saturday before Ascension Sunday, based on Acts 18:23-28

Fr. Scott Steinkerchner, OP reminds us that, as Paul was thrown out of one town after another, which led him to spread the Good News far and wide, so we are to say today what needs to be said, and not worry about success and failure. Tomorrow is another day, not this day repeated.

Jesus says, "I am the way, the truth, and the life." Fr. Scott Steinkerchner, OP points out that therefore there is no magic formula to get into heaven, we simply need to work on our friendship with Christ, by spending time with God and forgiving and accepting forgiveness from God.

For 26 April 2023, Wednesday of the third week of Easter, based on Acts 8:1b-8

Fr. Scott Steinkerchner, OP recalls Jesus' conversation with the Pharisee Nicodemus, that we need to trust that there is more to this world than we can understand.

When Peter saw the risen Lord on the shore, he jumped out of the boat and swam to shore. Fr. Scott Steinkerchner, OP that we need to do the same when we encounter the risen Lord in our own lives—jump right in the water to get by Jesus' side, don't hesitate or take the sensible approach.

Fr. Scott Steinkerchner, OP points out how it was difficult for the disciples to shift into completely believing in Jesus' resurrection, and we need to look at our hearts hearts and see if we have really understood the change it should bring about in our lives.

For 12 April 2023, Easter Wednesday, based on Luke 24:13–35 (Photo by Scott)

Fr. Scott Steinkerchner, OP explains how the many readings for the Easter vigil outline the history of God's slow, saving work, which culminates in Jesus. At the same time, however, the Gospel reflects that first moment of people learning about the resurrection, when many struggle to believe and most don't understand. At this moment in time, society seems to be in the same place, where we have heard about the Resurrection, but we still live under the oppression of death and the fear of death.

Fr. Scott Steinkerchner, OP asks us if we are willing to serve and be vulnerable to one another as Jesus asks us to... washing someone else's dirty feet, and allowing them to wash our dirty feet.