GOD is a GOD of surprises! Monday within Easter Octave : 13th April 2020Acts 2:14,22-33; Ps. 16(15):1-2a,5,7-8,9-10,11; Mt. 28:8-15 (Psalter proper) The women disciples, the first witnesses, of the Resurrection of the LORD cannot remain silent witnesses. They were bursting with JOY and wonder! They rush from the tomb, but before they can share their…
Give thanks to the Lord for He is good for His love has no endEASTER SUNDAY (A) : 12th April 2020Acts 10:34a,37-43; Ps. 118(117):1-2,16-17, 22-23; Col. 3:1-4 or 1 Cor. 5:6b-8; Jn. 20:1-9 or Mt. 28:1-10 (Psalter proper) In today’s scripture readings, one gets the impression that the events of Easter do bring about changes.…
Lord, renew us in mind and body to give You whole-hearted serviceHOLY SATURDAY : 11th April 2020Gen. 1:1--2:2; 22:1-18; Ex. 14:15-15:1; Is. 54:5-14; Is. 55:1-11; Rom. 6:3-11; Mt. 28:1-10 (Psalter proper) What does Genesis 22:1-18 tell us? It tells us of the willingness of Abraham to sacrifice his only son, Isaac (v 2). What does…
Lord, give me understanding and openness to Your wordGOOD FRIDAY : 10th April 2020Is. 52:13--53:12; Ps. 31(30):2,6,12-13,15-16,17,25; Heb. 4:14-16; 5:7-9; Jn. Jn 18:1-19:42 (Psalter proper) Isaiah’s Suffering Servant is the model of absolute obedience to God. This Servant is non-violent and compassionate. He does not shrink back from his call just because of abuse and…
A thanksgiving sacrifice I make: I will call on the Lord's name. (Ps 116:17)HOLY THURSDAY [EVENING CHRISM MASS] : 9th April 2020Ex. 12:1-8,11-14; Ps. 116(115):12-13,15-16, 17-18; 1 Cor. 11:23-26; Jn. 13:1-15 (Ps Wk II) The evening Mass on Holy Thursday especially commemorates Jesus' institution of the Eucharist at the Last Supper. It is indeed, divine…
Father in Heaven, strengthen the Church on earthWednesday of Holy Week : 8th April 2020Is. 50:4-9; Ps. 69(68):8-10,21-22,31,33-34; Mt. 26:14-25 (Ps Wk II) In some countries, today is traditionally known as “Spy Wednesday”. It is a day when we recall how Judas offered to betray Jesus to the Jews. He even agreed for a betrayal…
Accompanying Jesus in Spirit His last journey on earthTuesday of Holy Week : 7th April 2020Is. 49:1-6; Ps. 71(70):1-2,3-4,5-6,15,17; Jn. 13:21-33,36-38 (Ps Wk II) Meditating on the Gospel scene gives us a sense of sorrow and pain as experienced by Jesus. Though deep within Jesus, he knew this betrayal was part of the divine plan;…
Lord, strengthen and protect us in our weakness.Monday of Holy Week : 6th April 2020Is. 42:1-7; Ps. 27(26):1,2,3,13-14; Jn. 12:1-11 (Ps Wk II) The Servant of the Lord is the Messiah, the Chosen One of God (Is. 42:2), Whom God has designated to be the “Covenant” of the Jewish people and a “Light” for the…
Lord, help us to continue your mission and make this world a better place for allPALM SUNDAY (A) : 5th April 2020Is. 50:4-7; Ps. 22(21):8-9,17-18,19-20,23-24; Phil. 2:6-11; Mt. 26:14 --27:66 (Ps Wk II) How do we know when someone is truly speaking for God? We look to their way of life. Are they willing to…
Lord, fill us with your Peace5th Week of Lent : Saturday 4th April 2020Ez. 37:21-28; (R. Ps) Jer. 31:10-11-12,13; Jn. 11:45-56 (Ps Wk I) As a young boy growing up in Nazareth, Jesus learned to read as the other boys of the town did - from the Bible, the only “textbook” they had. Given his…