Reliving Jesus’ Life in Our Own – Apr 06 – Homily – Fr Terrance

 

Fr Terrance gives the homily at Bloomington, IN, on Apr 06, 2026, explaining how our lives mirror Christ's through people who echo biblical figures like Mary, the apostles, Mary Magdalene, adversaries, and even St. Padre Pio's life as an example of reliving Jesus' experiences from Matthew 28 and Romans 8:29.

In his homily, Fr. Terrance reflects on the Gospel from Matthew 28 about Jesus' Resurrection and how our lives echo the life of Christ. He shares that God places people in our lives who mirror biblical figures, like a spiritual mother like Mary, close friends like Peter, James, and John, or even challengers like the chief priests and soldiers. Drawing from Romans 8:29, he says we're called to conform to Jesus' image, and these "echoes" help us grow. He mentions a spiritual directee who called him Mary's "John" and St. Padre Pio's life as a perfect example. Fr. Terrance encourages us to see these people as gifts and ask Our Lady for grace to recognize them.

Mat 28:11 – Guards bribe over Resurrection – https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/28?11
Rom 8:29 – Conformed to Christ's image – https://bible.usccb.org/bible/romans/8?29
John 19:26 – Jesus entrusts Mary John – https://bible.usccb.org/bible/john/19?26
CCC 1694 – Reliving Christ's mysteries daily – http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/para/1694.htm
CCC 521 – Christ's obedience our model – http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/para/521.htm
CCC 964 – Mary's spiritual motherhood extends – http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/para/964.htm
CCC 2679 – Mary as faith model – http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/para/2679.htm

00:00 - Introduction to the Gospel
00:41 - Conforming to the Image of Christ
01:09 - Spiritual Relationships and Our Lady
02:08 - The Meaning of Echoes in Our Lives
03:06 - Identifying Our Inner Circle
03:46 - Dealing with Difficult People
04:35 - The Example of St. Padre Pio
05:46 - Conclusion and Final Prayer

Ave Maria!

Mass: Monday of Easter Week - Wkdy
Readings:  - http://usccb.org/bible/readings/040626.cfm
1st: Acts 2:14, 22-32
Resp: Psalms 16:1-2, 5, 7-8, 9-10, 11
Gsp: Matthew 28:8-15

More on the Readings: https://airmaria.com/r?m=1777

Also on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJd6spRy62Q