Mary Sullivan

The Shepherd calls to His own sheep. He calls to each one. His sheep are sure to hear His voice. But from strangers they will run.   He walks out ahead of… Read More

Two disciples were walking to Emmaus. No doubt with some vexation. They talked of what had happened— they were lost in conversation. Their Master had been scourged and beaten.  They must have… Read More

Jesus was walking by the sea, that sea of Galilee. He went up a mountain.  Him, great crowds came up to see. They brought the lame.  They brought the blind.  And they… Read More

(Based on John 20:19-31) They were gathered in the evening. It was the first day of the week. The situation seemed to the disciples to be looking less than bleak. The doors… Read More

A father had two sons, and not wanting to wait, The younger son asked for his share of his father’s estate. This son gathered his belongings, as if in liberation, set off… Read More

We are made loveless by our possessions –Saint Elizabeth of Hungary   Jesus, Lord of Mercy, In heaven up above, Show to us the best way, to give to others, love.  … Read More

Many will come in His name, Saying “The time has come,” “I am He.” Don’t follow them, but look For signs in the sky and sea.   In the sun there will… Read More

“Love is patient, love is kind. It is not jealous, it is not pompous, It is not inflated, it is not rude, it does not seek its own interests, it is not… Read More

We may be perplexed.  But to despair, we are not driven. We can be but thankful for all we have been given. Persecution comes our way. Yet we are not abandoned. By… Read More

Let us not trust each Spirit; but put each Spirit to the test. To see which ones belong to God, which ones by God are blessed. False prophets come.  And they go… Read More