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Alleluia! He is risen!


In this video, Fr. John Burns ponders the magnitude of the resurrection—how it changed the created world, permanently and forever.


He is risen as he said he would! Alleluia!


Happy Easter.


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In this video, Fr. John Burns reflects on the meaning of this holiest of weeks. It is during Holy Week that we see the completion of God’s plan, a divine rescue mission, to take on the burden of sin and free us from it. Christ the Divine Bridegroom, hears the cries of his bride, and sacrifices himself to save his Beloved. In this act, Christ illustrates what it means to love.


How will you make space in your life to embrace the events of the Paschal Mystery this week?


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In week five, Fr. John Burns focuses on the quote from the prophet Joel to “rend your hearts, not your garments”. The prophet Joel is calling us to amend our lives, return to the Lord, and practice good works.


In preparation for Holy Saturday, Fr. John reflects on the meaning of this day and most especially the example of Mary who remained hopeful and patient, even when she was unsure of how God would fulfill his promises.


How can Mary’s example of patience and hope help you through the trials of life?


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In week four, Fr. John Burns reflects on weeping and lamentation as a remedy for coming to terms with the reality that things in life do not always go as we want. In the Bible, the Israelites cried out to the Lord when things went wrong—not as an accusation against God—but as a display of their continued faith in the him.


In preparation for Good Friday, Fr. John reflects on the truth that God allows certain things to happen to bring about a greater good—without the cross there is no resurrection. Therefore, we are called to unite our suffering to Christ and trust in the divine will of the father.


How can you be steadfast and trust in the Lord even through difficult times?


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In week three, Fr. John Burns reflects on the practice of fasting to return to the Lord. Fr. John affirms for us that it is in our suffering—our experiences of betrayal and rejection—that we are united with Christ and experience the victory of Christ on the cross as we carry our own crosses in life. In Lent, we are reminded that we are not alone. Christ walks with us every step of the way to bring us into communion with the father. How will you unite your suffering to Christ’s this Lent?


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In week two, Fr. John Burns focuses on the passage from the prophet Joel in which the Lord calls his people to return to him with their whole heart. We are reminded in this passage that God is inviting us into a relationship with him, a relationship of love and faithfulness. Like the people of the Old Testament, we sometimes forget about God, wander away from him, and become unfaithful. It is during Lent that we are reminded of God’s love and mighty works which leads to faithfulness and fruitfulness. How will you remember God this Lent and return to him with your whole heart?


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