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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.

What is the true meaning of the Risen Christ's first words, "Peace be with you"? This isn't just a casual greeting; it's the profound gift resulting from Christ's harrowing journey through suffering and death, ultimately conquering both sin and the grave.

We all know what it means to be "downcast" – facing loss, disappointment, or shattered hopes, just like the two disciples leaving Jerusalem after Jesus' brutal execution. Fr. Bob explores how the Risen Christ meets them in their despair, walking alongside them even when they don't recognize Him.

Join Fr. Bob Keller, OP, as he offers a profound reflection on Jesus's message in Luke 13:1-9. When faced with news of suffering, Jesus reminds us that even in the midst of trials, we must remain awake to the presence of the Holy Spirit.

Join Fr. Bob Keller, OP, for a heartfelt reflection on the powerful parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:1-3, 11-32). In this daily Catholic homily, Fr. Bob explores the depth of the father's unconditional love and how both sons struggled to truly believe in it. He asks us a crucial question: Do we truly believe in God's unwavering love for us?

Jesus challenges his disciples to love their enemies. This is difficult, but we can start with some of the other challenges he makes, such as, "stop judging and you will not be judged." This includes to stop judging ourselves so harshly so that our hearts might soften towards others as well.

Today we celebrate The Feast of the Chair of Peter, the office of the pope, and hear Jesus promise to give the keys of the kingdom to Peter and to the church so that the gates of Hades will not be able to prevail against it. Today, we still celebrate the blessings of this great gift a by being in communion with one another in the church.