Browsing the April 2026 archive of Thoughts from Fr. Bob
5th Sunday of Easter - May 3, 2026
Posted by Fr Bob Betz on 4/30/26
On the night before He died, Jesus assured his disciples that, “in my Father’s house there are many dwelling places and I am going to prepare a place for you.” Jesus knew that their faith would be severely tested and their hope would be dashed in the coming days. ... Read More »
4th Sunday of Easter - April 26, 2026
Posted by Fr Bob Betz on 4/23/26
Today is often referred to as Good Shepherd Sunday. We hear Jesus make a wonderful promise to us and all those who follow Him. He promises that “we might have life, and have it more abundantly.” Let us listen for the call of our Shepherd so that we might follow Him to verdant pastures. A ... Read More »
3rd Sunday of Easter - April 19, 2026
Posted by Fr Bob Betz on 4/16/26
Today, on the third Sunday of Easter, we hear the story of the two disciples who encounter the Risen Lord as they walk the road to Emmaus. They listen to this stranger as he opens the scriptures to them, explaining that Christ had to suffer and die before rising ... Read More »
Divine Mercy Sunday - April 12, 2026
Posted by Fr Bob Betz on 4/09/26
Today we hear the well-known story of St. Thomas, who doubted that Jesus was truly risen, refusing to believe until he touched the nail marks in the Lord’s hands. Out of mercy, for the simple apostle who had missed his first appearance after rising from the dead, Jesus returned ... Read More »
Easter Sunday - April 5, 2026
Posted by Fr Bob Betz on 4/02/26
Alleluia! With joy and gratitude, we praise God who raised Jesus from the dead to new life in the eternal Kingdom. Truly, this is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad, for in his sacrifice on the cross He conquered sin and death and ... Read More »