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Fr. James Marchionda, OP, glad to be out of office and excited about the choice of his successor, Fr. Louis Morrone, OP, echoes the words of the Psalm, "Praise the Lord my Soul!"

Fr. James Marchionda, OP notes that at Pentecost, people from different lands speaking in different languages came together, and through the work of the Holy Spirit, they were united and could understand one another. In the same way, when we are doing God's work, we cannot let differences divide.

On his last day as Provincial, Fr. James Marchionda, OP recalls how the apostle Paul preached even while in jail, and challenges us all to life up to our call to preach the Good News every day, despite whatever challenges we face.

As do the readings for today, Fr. James Marchionda, OP celebrates the continuation of ministry in the Church down to our present day, and offers thanks to those who have helped our province expand its ministries.

Fr. James Marchionda, OP reminds us that one day our grief will become joy, so we should not give into sorrow, but know that it will pass.

Fr. James Marchionda, OP challenges us to be like the Holy Spirit, not laying heavy burdens on others, but showing mercy that towers to the skies.

Fr. James Marchionda, OP, commenting on the First Council in Jerusalem, reminds us of its lesson—our religious traditions can not save us, only Jesus can save us.

Fr. James Marchionda, OP breaks open the readings for the Fifth Sunday of Easter, which are both reassuring and challenging. Jesus reassures us that he is going ahead of us to prepare a place for us in heaven, but then he challenges us that we could do even greater works than his own. Will we?

Fr. James Marchionda, OP recalls what God said about King David—he is a man of my own heart—and wonders if we can become the heart of God as well?

Fr. James Marchionda, OP recalls when Philip asked Jesus, "show us the Father, and that will be enough for us," to which Jesus replied, "I have been with you for so long, and still you do not know me?!" Sometimes, we are just as blind to the grace God pours into our own lives every day.

Fr. James Marchionda, OP reminds us that, with faith, even the hardest of times can be the most blessed times.

For the Feast of St. Mark, evangelist, Fr. James Marchionda, OP calls us to learn a new language, not of division, but of the the unity that comes through Jesus Christ.