Lord, transform my mind and heart2nd Week of Easter : Thursday 23rd April 2020Acts 5:27-33; Ps. 34(33):2,9,17-18,19-20; Jn. 3:31-36 (Ps Wk II) Perhaps at some time in the past, we had some absolutely joyful piece of news but were forbidden to tell anyone. It probably felt as if it were burning within us and that…
Lord, may I be a source of hope to others2nd Week of Easter : Wednesday 22nd April 2020Acts 5:17-26; Ps. 34(33):2-3,4-5,6-7,8-9; Jn. 3:16-21 (Ps Wk II) The Word of God cannot be confined, arrested, or blocked. When the apostles were thrown into prison, they probably never dreamed that an angel would arrange their prison break.…
Lord, give me the gift of Your Spirit2nd Week of Easter : Tuesday 21st April 2020Acts 4:32-37; Ps. 93(92):1-2,5; Jn. 3:7-15 (Ps Wk II) Human strife begins when we say, ‘This is mine! You can’t have it!’ When there is gross inequality in society, we shouldn’t be surprised that there are crimes and unrest. The…
Lord, help me to be open to the leading of the Holy Spirit2nd Week of Easter : Monday 20th April 2020Acts 4:23-31; Ps. 2:1-3,4-6,7-9; Jn. 3:1-8 (Ps Wk II) Peter and John had been arrested for preaching about Jesus and the resurrection. The authorities finally released Peter and John and warned them to stop talking…
Jesus, I trust in youDivine Mercy Sunday (A) – 2nd Sunday of Easter : 19th April 2020Acts. 2:42-47; Ps. 118(117):2-4,13-15,22-24; 1 Pt. 1:3-9; Jn. 20:19-31 (Ps Wk II) One of the apparent contradictions in the Gospels is the timing of the coming of the Holy Spirit. In the Gospel according to St John, when Jesus…
Lord, change me! Let the power of the Risen Christ transform meSaturday within Easter Octave : 18th April 2020Acts 4:13-21; Ps. 118(117):1,14-15,16,17-18,19-21; Mk. 16:9-15 (Psalter proper) Today’s scripture readings contrast the type of leadership exercised by the apostles before the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost and after. The passage from Mark gives the…
Lord, may I know and live out Your mission for meFriday within Easter Octave : 17th April 2020Acts 4:1-12; Ps. 118(117):1-2,4,22-24,25-27; Jn. 21:1-14 (Psalter proper) Today’s Gospel is filled with joy: the large catch of fish, the delight of sharing a meal, but most profoundly, Jesus is alive! Yet, why did the apostles go fishing?…
Lord, help us to see our suffering and struggles as part of your divine planThursday within Easter Octave : 16th April 2020Acts 3:11-26; Ps. 9(8):2,5,6-7,8-9; Lk. 24:35-48 (Psalter proper) Sometimes law-abiding and pious people can do terrible things through ignorance and misunderstanding. Peter made it clear to the crowds that they had killed the author…
Lord, by our Resurrection, give us the courage and faith to be living examples of Your Love.Wednesday within Easter Octave : 15th April 2020Acts 3:1-10; Ps. 105(104):1-2,3-4,6-7,8-9; Lk. 24:13-35 (Psalter proper) The remarkable “Emmaus Walk” reflects the theological themes of Luke in this journey to Emmaus. They are i) their walk-journey; ii) the faith in…
Lord, help increase our faith, hope and our love for youTuesday within Easter Octave : 14th April 2020Acts 2:36-41; Ps. 33(32):4-5,18-19,20,22; Jn. 20:11-18 (Psalter proper) Mary did not recognize Jesus, not because her tears blinded her or because it was still dark. Seeing the Risen Jesus was not and never is a matter of mere…