Author Archives: franksantucci

Jesus said to them, “Come, have breakfast.” And none of the disciples dared to ask him, “Who are you?” because they realized it was the Lord. Jesus came over and took the bread and gave it to them, and in … Continue reading →

He said to them, “These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you that everything written about me in the law of Moses and in the prophets and psalms must be fulfilled.” Luke 24:44 … Continue reading →

Then they said to each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he spoke to us on the way and opened the Scriptures to us?” Luke 24: 32 During Easter we are invited to spend time with Scripture. … Continue reading →

Mary went and announced to the disciples, “I have seen the Lord,” and then reported what he had told her. John 20:18 As a result of the French Revolution the people of the countryside of France were locked in their … Continue reading →

Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid. Go tell my brothers to go to Galilee, and there they will see me.” Matthew 28: 10 The Risen Jesus tells the disciples to go back to Galilee: “They will see … Continue reading →

Come and see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples, ‘He has been raised from the dead, and he is going before you to Galilee; there you will see him.’ Matthew 28: 7 After journeying with him through … Continue reading →

In her, we recognize the model of the Church’s faith and of our own. We shall always look on her as our mother. In the joys and sorrows of our missionary life, we feel close to her who is the … Continue reading →

In the days when Christ was in the flesh, he offered prayers and supplications with loud cries and tears to the one who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverence. Son though he was, he … Continue reading →

“I have given you a model to follow, so that as I have done for you, you should also do.” John 13:15 For Saint Eugene, Holy Thursday marked two important events: his first communion and his private vow of saying “yes” … Continue reading →

“My appointed time draws near; in your house I shall celebrate the Passover with my disciples.” The disciples then did as Jesus had ordered, and prepared the Passover. Mt 26: 18-19 As I read St. Eugene’s writings, I constantly hear echoes … Continue reading →