Fr. Bob Keller, OP

God provided manna for the Israelites in the desert. What feeds our souls?

Today we celebrate the Feast of Mary Magdalen, who was the first to encounter the Risen Christ, and the first to preach his resurrection. Mary was searching for his corpse, but found him resurrected, transformed, and glorified, and she believed. Are we ready to let the Glorified Christ define himself for us, or do we hold on to our version of the earthly Jesus?

God called Abram and Sarai and gave them new names and a new land, so that they could become a blessing for all the communities on earth. This is our call as well. Do we have a blessing to offer others? Perhaps forgiveness?

When Paul related Jesus' words instituting the Eucharist, it was to remind a fractious community that this Sacrament calls us to come together as one Body in Christ. Do we still feel united by the Body and Blood of Christ? Do we care for one another, both physically and spiritually? May Jesus draw us into a closer unity.

Reflecting on John 15:18 ("If the world hates you, realize it hated me first"), Fr. Keller offers a powerful message on staying faithful to Christ in a hostile world.

Reflecting on John 15:13 ("No greater love than to lay down one’s life for a friend"), Fr. Bob shares a moving real-life story of sacrificial love in marriage—a testament to Christian discipleship and the Paschal mysteries.