May 2021 archive of Homilies
6th Sunday of Easter
Posted by Katrina Welborn on 5/12/21
In today’s Gospel Jesus tells his disciples “As the Father Loves me, so I also love you. Remain in my love.” At one of my former parishes, we sent out a quarterly Newsletter, known as the pulse referring to the concerns of the people as the heartbeat of the community. When I was in seminary ... Read More »
5th Sunday in Easter
Posted by Katrina Welborn on 5/02/21
Most of us make every attempt to be with people we trust. We want to be with people who are credible and make us feel safe. When Jesus sent his Apostles out two by two, they felt a strong sense of security because they had gotten to know each ... Read More »
4th Sunday in Easter
Posted by Katrina Welborn on 5/02/21
This Sunday’s Gospel presents us with one of the most beloved images in the Bible, the image of the Shepherd. All throughout the scriptures we read about shepherds keeping watch over their sheep. The most beautiful image of a shepherd for me is Jesus carrying a lamb over his shoulders. ... Read More »
2nd Sunday in Easter
Posted by Katrina Welborn on 5/02/21
Our first reading from the Acts of the Apostles says the community of believers was of one heart and one mind. What a beautiful description of people who care for each other. Today we celebrate the 2nd Sunday of Easter known as Divine Mercy Sunday so we too can come to know ... Read More »