Speaking from the footsteps of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C., Father Brendan reflects on the Acts of the Apostles and the encounter between Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch.
As Jesus bears the heavy cross for humanity, we are faced with a choice: will we fall asleep, turn away, and mock, or will we see the seeds of hope and stand with Christ?
In this video, Fr. Brendan explores the story of the raising of Lazarus from the Gospel of John, but with a focus on social justice. He challenges us to look beyond the miracle itself and see the community's role. Jesus didn't just raise Lazarus; He commanded the community to "take away the stone" and "unbind him."
Fr. Brendan looks beyond the myths of the holiday to the real story of St. Patrick: a man enslaved as a youth who eventually returned to transform the hearts of his oppressors with the love of God.
The Prophet Isaiah challenges us to look beyond the current struggles of our world—prejudice, racism, poverty, and oppression—and see with the eyes of God.
