Category: Lent

Easter Abroad: Reflections from Peru

“When Simon Peter arrived after him, he went into the tomb and saw the burial cloths there, and the cloth that had covered his head, not with the burial cloths but rolled up in a separate place.” John 20:1-9 Reflection by Stephanie Sanabria, Capuchin Franciscan Volunteer Corps Midwest Alumna        In this Gospel reading […]

Service Inspired by the Empty Tomb

“When Simon Peter arrived after him, he went into the tomb and saw the burial cloths there, and the cloth that had covered his head, not with the burial cloths but rolled up in a separate place.” John 20:1-9 Reflection by Libby Riggs, Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ Volunteer Program   Coming to the end of […]

The Mystery of the Resurrection

“When Simon Peter arrived after him, he went into the tomb and saw the burial cloths there, and the cloth that had covered his head, not with the burial cloths but rolled up in a separate place.” John 20:1-9 Reflection by Hannah Abalos, Dominican Volunteers        Christ has risen! Truly, he has risen! […]

From Death To Life

By Madeline Jarrett, Amate House Volunteer serving in Chicago, IL I would like to start this reflection with what, in my opinion, is one of the most important questions one could ever ask: What does it mean to love one another? Luke 22:19 describes the Last Supper: “And He took bread and giving thanks, He […]

Witnessing Forgiveness

“Jesus, remember me when You come into Your Kingdom“ Luke 22:14 – 23:56    Reflection by Debbie Northern, Maryknoll Lay Missioners Staff              Palm Sunday always seems like a roller coaster of emotions for me.  We wave palms and have a  procession after hearing how Jesus was given a hero’s welcome […]