How would you have responded if you had been present on that first Easter Sunday? Easter Sunday : 5th April 2026Act 10:34, 37-43; Ps 117 (118):1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Col 3:1-4; Jn 20:1-9 (Ps Prop) The account of the Resurrection is found in all four gospels. The slight variations between them show all the marks of…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Jesus is Risen from His Death”: In today’s Gospel, Mary of Magdala and the other Mary went to the tomb of Jesus. They witnessed an angel rolling away the stone of the tomb; who announced to them that Jesus has Risen. Ponder on, “The Risen Christ’s…
At Easter Vigil, we proclaim Christ as the light who arose from the dead and brought all of us to live in the lightHoly Saturday – Easter Vigil : 4th April 2026Rom 6:3-11; Mt 28:1-10 (Ps Prop) In the office of reading for Holy Saturday, there’s an ancient homily written by someone unknown in the…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Passion of Jesus” – Faith: Pilate found Jesus to be Innocent of any crimes, but the chief priest and guards shouted, “Crucify Him!”. Pilate accepted, and he is as guilty as the rest: he protected himself through his cowardice. Ponder on, “Are we also fearful of…
The Cross isn't an ornament, a mere symbol. It's the mystery of God's love, that He died for our sinsGood Friday : 3rd April 2026Is 52:13–53:12; Ps 30 (31):2, 6, 12-13, 15-17, 25; Heb 4:14-16, 5:7-9; Jn 18:1–19:42 (Ps Prop) As Jesus approached John the Baptist, John called out, “'Look, there is the lamb of…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “The Lord’s Last Supper”: Jesus washed the feet of His apostles, to symbolise that His Mission of His Father; is a “Sacrificial Service.” This is total and unconditional; even to accepting His Suffering and Death. Ponder on, “This is the ‘Divine Price’ that Jesus is inviting…
Lord, help me to imitate you and practise ‘foot washing’ – or a substitute – every day and everywhereHoly Thursday : 2nd April 2026Ex 12:1-8, 11-14; Ps 115 (116):12-13, 15-18; 1 Cor 11:23-26; Jn 13:1-15 (Ps Prop) So many momentous events in salvation history took place around a shared meal. The first Passover occurred when…
Daily Word Of GodMatthew 26:17-18, 20-25 On the first day of Unleavened Bread the disciples came to Jesus to say, ‘Where do you want us to make the preparations for you to eat the Passover?’ He said, ‘Go to a certain man in the city and say to him, “The Master says: My time is…
DGeMs- Daily Gospel eMessage Dear Friend in the Lord, “Last Supper” – Faith: During the “Last Supper” with His apostles, Jesus prophesised that Judas will betray Him to His Death. Ponder on, “Jesus knows how we too may ‘betray’ Him. But, as with Judas, He respects our freedom. Let us, value God’s gift of freedom…
Some of us might have experienced betrayal and it can be painful - reflect on how Jesus felt.Wednesday of Holy Week : 1st April 2026Is 50:4-9; Ps 68 (69):8-10, 21-22, 31, 33-34; Mt 26:14-25 (Ps Prop) Today’s Gospel reading puts us at the start of Judas' betrayal of Jesus. Like Biblical researchers over the years,…