Easter – The Depth of His Love, The Depth of Our Need

The Disciples Peter and John Running to the Tomb, Eugène Burnand, 1898, Musée d’Orsay
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Fr. Smith’s Commentary on the Second Reading
Easter Sunday
Colossians 3:1–4
April 4, 2021

The readings for Easter Sunday are all from the New Testament. Of the available options, we will look at Colossians 3:1–4. Discussions on Colossians usually become overly concerned if it was written by St. Paul or a disciple. This is of scholarly interest, but we need to remember that no matter who wrote it, Colossians is still inspired. It speaks to matters which are eerily relevant to our own day.

We should look at “Why a letter to the Colossians?” and “Who were the philosophers who are being opposed?”

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Easter Vigil – Holy Triduum

Please join us for the Easter Vigil, April 3nd at 8 PM EDT:

Instructions to view are available here. You can also watch the video via YouTube Live in the window above.

Today’s readings and hymns are available to download below.

  • Please follow the instructions of the ushers, and observe all of the posted health precautions so that we can continue to worship together safely.
  • Hymnals, bulletins, and other handouts will not be available at the church. Please download on your phone or tablet, or bring your own missal.
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  • Help us support the Easter Collection for Retired Priests

Good Friday – Holy Triduum

Please join us for Good Friday, April 2nd at 3 PM EDT:

Instructions to view are available here. You can also watch the video via YouTube Live in the window above.

Today’s readings and hymns are available to download below.

Palm Sunday – Homily (Msgr. LoPinto)

We’ve come together celebrating the beginning of Holy Week with the entrance of Jesus into the city of Jerusalem.

It is in many ways a triumphal entry, an entry that is very reminiscent of an earlier event captured back in the days of King David.

David had grown very old and it was the time for succession.

And one of his sons had gone down to Hebron and gathered some of the leaders together there that they might proclaim him king.

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Holy Thursday – Holy Triduum

Please join us to celebrate Holy Thursday on Thursday, April 1st at 7 PM EDT:

Instructions to view the Mass are available here. You can also watch the video via YouTube Live in the window above.

Today’s readings and hymns are available to download below.