Jesus knows we are imperfect… but He still calls usST MARK, EVANGELIST : Monday 25th April 20221 Pt. 5:5-14; Ps. 88:2-3,6-7,16-17; Mk. 16:15-20 (Ps Wk II) On this feast of St. Mark, Jesus tells His disciples to spread the good news. Through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, Mark lived out this mission by writing…
Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal lifeDIVINE MERCY SUNDAY (C) : 24th April 2022Acts 5:12-16; Ps. 117:2-4,22-24,25-27; Rev. 1:9-11,12-13,17-19; Jn. 20:19-31 Today’s readings are very optimistic. They reflect the confidence and drive of a new enterprise. The confidence, properly understood, was fully justified. Things indeed looked good for the…
Lord, help me to always hear and obey Your voiceSaturday within Easter Octave : 23rd April 2022Acts 4:13-21; Ps. 117:1,14-15,16,17-18,19-21; Mk. 16:9-15 The healing of a crippled man should have been an occasion for joy. For the religious authorities, it was not. The healing that they had witnessed was stunning, and they could not deny…
Lord, may You be the source and goal of all that we doFriday within Easter Octave : 22nd April 2022Acts 4:1-12; Ps. 117:1-2,4,22-24,25-27; Jn. 21:1-14 The key message in today’s Scripture reading is clear – we are called to be a “fisher” of men and women and can catch nothing without the assistance of the…
Lord, help me to be a witness of you to othersThursday within Easter Octave : 21st April 2022Acts 3:11-26; Ps. 8:2,5,6-7,8-9; Lk. 24:35-48 When the resurrected Jesus suddenly stood among the Apostles and the disciples, what was their response? They were “in a state of alarm and fright; they thought they were seeing a ghost”…
Dear Jesus, help our hearts 'burn' within us for youWednesday within Easter Octave : 20th April 2022Acts 3:1-10; Ps. 104:1-2,3-4,6-7,8-9; Lk. 24:13-35 In this wonderful Gospel story, we have a summary of the whole Christian life and, within it, a model of a Eucharistic celebration. We have two people on a journey not knowing where…
We are brothers and sisters of Jesus and of one anotherTueday within Easter Octave : 19th April 2022Acts. 2:36-41; Ps. 32:4-5,18-20,22; Jn. 20:11-18 Those listening to Peter’s speech were horrified. They had unwittingly taken part in the crucifixion of Jesus through ignorance. What were they to do? Peter had the solution: repent, be baptised, and…
Lord Jesus, You are exalted to God’s right handMonday within Easter Octave : 18th April 2022Acts 2:14,22-33; Ps. 15:1-2,5,7-8,9-10,11; Mt. 28:8-15 The Gospel reading saw Jesus appearing, not just to the women but to the disciples and many others again and again. They touched Him and spoke to Him (Mk.16:14; Lk.24: 13-43, John 20:19-29). This…
Jesus, You are my Risen LordEASTER SUNDAY OF THE LORD’S RESURRECTION (C) : 17th April 2022Acts 10:34,37-43; Ps. 117:1-2,16,17,22-23; Col. 3:1-4 or 1 Cor. 5:6-8; Jn. 20:1-9 or Lk. 24:1-12 (Psalter proper) The readings of Easter Sunday present important lessons as to what Christians must believe in and how they are to live. In the…
Increase and strengthen my faith that I may see You, my Lord, in all thingsHOLY SATURDAY : 16th April 2022Ex. 14:15–15:1; Ps. 117:1-2,16ab,17,22-23; Lk. 24:1-12 Why do you seek the Living One among the dead? You won’t find Him here. He is risen.’ This was what the two messengers from God said to the women…