According to legend, the pelican, which has the greatest love of all creatures for its’ offspring, pierces it’s breast to feed them with it’s own blood. It is on the basis of this legend that the pelican came to symbolize Christ’s love for all mankind. In this sense, it is also symbolizes the Holy Eucharist.
“There is no greater love than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. You are my friends if you do what I command you.” John 15:12-14
Father Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Friday, 4th Week in Easter April 26, 2024, John 14:1-6 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/042624.cfm Before GPS Often, someone calls who is dying
Father Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Feast of St. Mark, Evangelist April 25, 2024, Mark 16:15-20 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/042524.cfm Who Is Jesus To You? After the example
Father Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Wednesday, 4th Week in Easter April 24, 2024, John 12:44-50 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/042424.cfm The Light Changes Everything The world is
Father Rick’s Two Minute Homily for Wednesday, 4th Week in Easter April 24, 2024, John 12:44-50 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/042424.cfm The Light Changes Everything The world is