Is Jesus inviting me to admit some sin? Does Jesus want me to reconcile with Him and give me new life?TUESDAY WITHIN EASTER OCTAVE : 22nd April 2025Acts 2:36-41; Ps 32 (33):4-5, 18-20, 22; Jn 20:11-18 (Psalter Proper) At the beginning of today’s Gospel, Mary Magdalene is crying, at the end, she is astounded. What…
“Do not be afraid.” “If God is for us, who can be against us?” (Rm 8:31).MONDAY WITHIN EASTER OCTAVE : 21st April 2025Acts 2:14, 22-33; Ps 15 (16):1-2, 5, 7-11; Mt 28:8-15 (Psalter Proper) The appearances of our Risen Lord Jesus to several disciples are accompanied by a mandate to continue His good work. While the…
Dear Risen Jesus, enlighten our minds and hearts to joyful service and friendship with YouEASTER SUNDAY OF THE LORD’S RESURRECTION (C) : 20th April 2025Acts 10:34, 37-43; Ps 117 (118):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) Imagine how Mary Magdalene must have felt when she first discovered…
Lord, may my heart magnify the graces You lavish on usHOLY SATURDAY : 19th April 2025Gen 1:1—2:2; 22:1-18; Ex 14:15—15:1; Is 54:5-14; 55:1-11; Bar 3:9-15, 32—4:4; Ez 36:16-17, 18-28; Rom 6:3-11; Lk 24:1-12 (Psalter Proper) The readings from the Easter Vigil lays before us the entire drama of creation - the Fall, the call from…
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…