Fr. Christopher Panagoplos, TOR, unpacks the meaning of “The Hour” of Jesus in the Gospel of John:

“Our readings today are filled with anticipation. “The days are coming,” Jeremiah prophesies in today’s first reading. “The hour has come,” Jesus says in the Gospel. The new covenant that God promised to Jeremiah is made in the “hour” of Jesus—in His death, resurrection, and ascension to the Father’s right hand—the glorification of the Crucified Majesty of God.”

the full text of this Sunday’s homily here: 5th Sunday in Lent – Fr. Christopher (text)

View his homily here: 5th Sunday in Lent – Fr. Christopher (video)

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Fr. Christopher Panagoplos, TOR, reminds us that we don’t face our struggles alone.

“Whether we gaze with longing into the garden, or with fear and trembling into the desert, of this we can be sure—God walked there first. When we who have sinned are challenged now to face the desert, we do not face it alone. Jesus has gone there before us, to struggle with every demon that has ever plagued the human heart. Face the desert we must. Jesus has gone there before us.”

the full text of this Sunday’s homily here: 4th Sunday of Lent – Fr. Christopher (text)

View his homily here: 4th Sunday in Lent – Fr. Christopher (video)

Crucifix at St. Bernadine Monastery, Immaculate Conception Province TOR, Hollidaysburg, PA

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