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…
Lord, help me to be a source of comfort and hope to othersGOOD FRIDAY : 15th April 2022Is. 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 (Psalter proper) Why do we call the passion of Jesus ‘Good Friday?’ What is good about pain, suffering, and death? His passion was something He bore…
Jesus Master, Lamb of God, make me a servant like YouHOLY THURSDAY (Evening) : 14th April 2022 Ex. 12:1-8,11-14; Ps. 115:12-13,15-16, 17-18; 1 Cor. 11:23-26; Jn. 13:1-15 (Psalter proper) In the first Passover, the Israelites took an unblemished lamb, sacrificed it, put some of its blood on their doorpost, and ate the meat within the…
Today is an opportunity to reflect. Have I ever betrayed Jesus? Wednesday of Holy Week : 13th April 2022Is. 50:4-9; Ps. 68:8-10,21-22,31,33-34; Mt. 26:14-25 (Ps Wk II) Today we hear Isaiah describe a man who is attacked unjustly. This suffering servant does not defend himself. Yet, his silence is not a weakness. Rather, he chooses…
Lord, help me not to forget that I am a children of God...your child whom you love!Tuesday of Holy Week : 12th April 2022Is. 49:1-6; Ps. 70:1-2,3-4,5-6,15,17; Jn. 13:21-33,36-38 (Ps Wk II) The impending passion of the Lord dominates today’s readings. Judas Iscariot plays his wretched part in the plan of salvation, and Jesus tries…