These reflections are a result of more than 40 years of ministry as a Roman Catholic priest. Most of these years I spent in the Diocese of Charlotte which covers Western North Carolina. Now I am retired, and live in Medellín, Colombia where I continue to serve as a priest in the Archdiocese of Medellín.

Saints Martha, Mary & Lazarus, July 29

Jesus told Martha, "I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in me, even if he dies, will live, and anyone who lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?" She said to him, "Yes, Lord. I have come to believe that you are the Christ, the Son of God, the one who is coming into the world." (Jn 11:19-27)
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Martha, Mary and Lazarus are very close to the Lord. As the sisters send word to Jesus, “Lord, the one you love is ill.” So it is fitting to celebrate in one feast these beloved friends of the Lord and their home in Bethany where we can all find welcome.