Archbishop Naumann prepared a series of reflections for Lent this year.  So for Holy Week we took his final reflection for Palm Sunday and put it on the Shepherd's Voice.

You can listen to all the reflections by going to our podcast menu.  

In this final episode Archbishop Naumann reflects upon Mark's and John's account of what he calls "the Heart of the Gospel", the Passion Narratives. The Archbishop reveals how meditating upon these stories is central to being a disciple of Jesus because his Passion reveals the depth of God's love for us.  This series closes  with an exhortation to reflect upon and share the stories of God's grace in our lives.

Special Thanks to Mikey Needleman  for allowing use of his song Fire as the theme for this series.  

Archbishop Naumann dialogues with Dr. Michael Scherschligt of Holy Family School of Faith about St. Maximilian Kolbe and what he teaches us about the blessings of devotion and friendship with the Virgin Mary.  

Archbishop Naumann reflects upon Jesus raising his friend Lazarus from the dead and what that teaches us about his friendship with us.  Samantha shares how she had to learn that God loves her personally and how that friendship with God even in trials brings joy.

Archbishop Naumann reflects upon John's account of Jesus healing a blind man on the Sabbath and explores the eyes-wide-shut blindness of pride. He also debunks the myth that misfortune is a tell-tale sign of personal sin and how tragedy is transformed by God's love.  Marilyn shares her story ups and downs and how her friendship with Jesus gets her through. Also Catholic disciples are like makeup for the Church.

Archbishop Naumann reflects upon John's account of the Woman at the Well and what is it for which we thirst.  Kimberly shares how the suffering of Jesus helps her to know she has a compassionate friend who gets her through her troubles no matter what, and how you don't have to live loud to proclaim the Gospel.