Crucified Jesus, You died for me, my Redeemer, let true sorrow convert my heartGOOD FRIDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD : 18th April 2025Is 52:13 – 53:12; Ps 30 (31):2, 6, 12-13, 15-17, 25; Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9; Jn 18:1 – 19:42 On Good Friday, Jesus, a good and innocent man, was stripped of His…
Jesus reaches us at our lowest moment. Have you experienced that?HOLY THURSDAY : 17th April 2025Is 61:1-3, 6, 8-9; Ps 88 (89):21-22, 25, 27; Rev 1:5-8; Lk 4:16-21 (Ps Wk II) As you read the account of the washing of the feet, what is it that makes you uneasy? Perhaps Jesus’ one command to serve and not…
Lord, only in You do I find strength and courage to face the trials of betrayal and rejectionWEDNESDAY OF HOLY WEEK : 16th April 2025Is 50:4-9; Ps 68 (69):8-10, 21-22, 31, 33-34; Mt 26:14-25 (Ps Wk II) The question - “have you been betrayed?”- is a shamefully painful one. It is more painfully piercing when it…
Dear Jesus, let my focus in life be on You, let no small acts of betrayal come between usTUESDAY OF HOLY WEEK : 15th April 2025Is 49:1-6; Ps 70 (71):1-6, 15, 17; Jn 13:21-33, 36-38 (Ps Wk II) The consumerist lifestyle has led us to put a price tag, not just on activity and product,…
Lord, strengthen me to treat others without prejudiceMONDAY OF HOLY WEEK : 14th April 2025Is 42:1-7; Ps 26 (27):1-3, 13-14; Jn 12:1-11 (Ps Wk II) Who is the Lord’s servant? The one who is gentle, compassionate, and merciful. He is not violent; he does not cause dissention and division; he does not destroy. God delights in such…
.PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD : 13th April 2025Is 50:4-7; Ps 21 (22):8-9, 17-20, 23-24; Phil 2:6-11; Lk 22:14 – 23:56 (Ps Wk II) Every created thing has a purpose. Nothing is valueless in the sight of God. The palm is a safe and peaceful thing at hand to wave as signs of…
.5th Week of Lent (C) : Saturday, 12th April 2025Ez 37:21-28; Ps Jer 31:10-13; Jn 11:45-56 (Ps Wk I) God takes the initiative to dwell in the heart of the sons of Israel. Prophet Ezekiel emphasized that it is the Lord who sanctifies His children Israel to let other nations know His purifying supremacy. Later, this vision…
St Stanislas, Bishop & Martyr, pray for us5th Week of Lent (C) : Friday 11th April 2025Jer 20:10-13; Ps 17 (18):2-7; Jn 10:31-42 (Ps Wk I) What gives Prophet Jeremiah the courage? It is God’s words of truth and justice. To be a courageous missionary disciple of Jesus is to take His words seriously. Following Jesus’ footsteps…
Lord, grant me a faith that is not passive but calls for commitment, action and trust in Your will.5th Week of Lent (C) : Thursday 10th April 2025Gen 17:3-9; Ps 104 (105):4-9; Jn 8:51-59 (Ps Wk I) Today, let our reflection be an invitation to focus on God’s faithfulness, the unity of Jesus with the Father,…
Is there anything which I would find very difficult to detach from and to give up? 5th Week of Lent (C) : Wednesday 9th April 2025Dan 3:14-20, 24-25, 28; Ps Dan 3:52-56; Jn 8:31-42 (Ps Wk I) If God were to ask me today, what the idols in my life are, is there anything which I…