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When God showed up at Abraham's door as three angels posing as travelers, Abraham offered them hospitality in the form of a feast. God, in return, promised that in a year Sarah would have a son. Sarah, being old, secretly laughed at the prospect, but God made it happen. Do we offer hospitality to the poor who show up at our door? Do we trust God's promises to us?

Faith is hard, even after the resurrection. But God is never far away, even when it feels that way. We need to trust that God has prepared us for the task at hand, and is preparing us for what is to come.

Using the beautiful imagery of a blooming flower and the intricate art of origami, Fr. Luke illustrates how seemingly chaotic events in our lives and in the Church are part of God's perfect design.

This homily connects the bold actions of the apostles in the first reading (Acts) and Jesus's own mission ("God so loved the world" from John) to Pope Francis's vision for a Church that reaches beyond itself.

On the Feast Day of St. Catherine of Siena (April 29th), and during the nine days of mourning for Pope Francis, this Word of Hope reflects on two powerful figures who called for unity, mercy, and charity in divided times. Just as St. Catherine was a voice for truth and a bridgebuilder 700 years ago, Pope Francis emphasized these same virtues, reminding us that we are all brothers and sisters.

In miraculously feeding the multitudes, Jesus invites his disciples to collaborate with him in God's saving work. His disciples are not sure they can.

In the Gospel, Jesus leaves home and starts preaching and developing a following. In the First Letter of John we are challenged to test the voices we hear and to place Jesus' message above all others. Ask yourself, why do you believe in Jesus?

On this Memorial of St. Ambrose of Milan, we remember that God can use us in ways that we might never imagine. Will we let God use us?

In the Gospel today, Jesus gives sight back to two blind people. Jesus does not undercut or bypass our humanity, but restores us to our full humanity so that we can use it for our own good and the good of others.

Paul reminds us that our citizenship is ultimately in heaven. Keeping this in mind moves us beyond optimism or pessimism and into a mindset of hope— that Jesus has already conquered death and whatever is happening here and now, in the end, Jesus triumphs over all.

Does God really respond to our prayer? Jesus promised us that "if we knock the door will be opened." Our head might believe this, but our hearts sometimes doubt, and that gets in the way of prayer. Trust.

Jesus taught his disciples the "Our Father" when they wanted to know how to pray. This is a prayer that does not supplant our own voice, but guides it into looking for the right things from God. Find your own voice in prayer. Ask for what you truly want and need.