Thank you Jesus, our Lord and Master for the suffering and dying for our sinsGOOD FRIDAY : 2nd April 2021Is. 52:13 -- 53:12; Ps. 30:2,6,12-13,15-16,17,25; Heb. 4:14-16; 5:7-9; Jn. 18:1--19:42 The passage in the first reading forms part of what is known as the “Servant Song”. Christians have traditionally seen in this passage a prophecy…
Lord, open my heart to serve others humbly and joyfullyHoly Thursday : 1st April 2021Ex. 12:1-8,11-14; Ps. 115:12-13,15-16, 17-18; 1 Cor. 11:23-26; Jn. 13:1-15 The Passover was a celebration of God liberating the Israelites from slavery. The entire people took part; no one was denied a portion because of their poverty. The blood on the…
Lord, open my heart to the graces of repentance and reconciliationWednesday of Holy Week : 31st March 2021Is. 50:4-9; Ps. 68:8-10,21-22,31,33-34; Mt. 26:14-25 (Ps Wk II) In some countries, today is traditionally called “Spy Wednesday”, recalling Judas’ betrayal of Jesus. Judas evokes various feelings as people understand him in different ways. Some people sympathise with…
Lord, help me to be faithful to You and Your teachingsTuesday of Holy Week : 30th March 2021Is. 49:1-6; Ps. 70:1-2,3-4,5-6,15,17; Jn.13:21-33,36-38 (Ps Wk II) The Jews were in exile in Babylon, but God did not want them to lose heart. God wanted them to know that Israel would be restored eventually. God would be…
Only those who truly love God can truly love the poor and all those in needMonday of Holy Week : 29th March 2021Is. 42:1-7; Ps. 26:1,2,3,13-14; Jn. 12:1-11 (Ps Wk II) Today’s Gospel serves as a lovely prelude to the Passion of Jesus. He is in the house of his friends, Mary, Martha and Lazarus,…
Lord, as we re-enact Your entry into Jerusalem, be with us in our pilgrimage to the heavenly Jerusalem.Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord (B) : 28th March 2021Is. 50:4-7; Ps. 21:8-9,17-18,19-20,23-24; Phil. 2:6-11; Mk. 14:1-15,47 (Ps Wk II) At each Mass, we re-enact Our Lord's giving of the gift of the Eucharist, by…
Lord, help me to prepare for the coming Holy Week, to be united with You and with all who are suffering5th Week of Lent : Saturday 27th March 2021Ex. 37:21-28; (R. Ps.) Jer. 31:10,11-12,13; Jn. 11:45-56 (Ps Wk I) Today’s Gospel reveals three main types of characters: Jews, Pharisees and Sadducees. Pharisees were interested in…
Lord, lead me to You always whether in prayer or work, especially works of charity5th Week of Lent : Friday 26th March 2021Jer. 20:10-13; Ps. 17:2-4,5-6,7; Jn. 10:31-42 (Ps Wk I) In the first reading, we see how Jeremiah experienced psychological and spiritual crises as reflected in the conflict of sentiments. Yet amid such strong…
Lord Jesus, help me to draw close to God by following Your wayANNUNCIATION OF THE LORD : Thursday 25th March 2021Is. 7:10-14; 8:10; Ps. 39:7-9,10,11; Heb. 10:4-10; Lk. 1:26-38 (Psalter proper) Several centuries after the words of the prophet Isaiah, as found in the first reading, were written down, the Gospel writer Luke, through the…
Lord Jesus, help me to draw close to God by following Your way5th Week of Lent : Wednesday 24th March 2021Dan. 3:14-20,91-92,95; (R, Ps) Dan. 3:52,53,54,55,56; Jn. 8:31-42 (Ps Wk I) Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego faithfully observed Jewish law and refused to worship King Nebuchadnezzar’s god. The king was so angry he had them put…