Lord, grant us the gifts of deep spirituality and prudence, to serve You all the days of our life2nd Week of Easter : Saturday 22nd April 2023Acts 6:1-7; Ps. 32:1-2,4-5,18-19; Jn. 6:16-21 (Ps. Wk. II) The account of the choice of the first seven Deacons shows that the early Church was quickly becoming an international…
St Anselm, bishop and doctor 2nd Week of Easter : Friday 21st April 2023Acts 5:34-42; Ps. 26:1,4,13-14; Jn. 6:1-15 (Ps. Wk. II) Today’s Gospel presents to us that the five loaves and two fishes, generously shared by the little boy, upon the blessing of Jesus, were able to feed the large hungry crowd who followed…
Lord, help me to share the good news of Jesus boldly2nd Week of Easter : Thursday 20th April 2023Acts 5:27-33; Ps. 33:2,9,17-20; Jn. 3:31-36 (Ps. Wk. II) The apostles were again jailed for talking to the people about Jesus. Here they appeared before the Sanhedrin, the temple authorities. It is evident that the Holy Spirit…
Lord, help me to live in Your Light2nd Week of Easter : Wednesday 19th April 2023Acts. 5:17-26; Ps. 33:2-9,17-20; Jn. 3:16-21 (Ps. Wk. II) As Jesus continues His dialogue with Nicodemus, He makes some important statements. God loves the world – the whole world and not just parts of it. He loves it so much…
Lord, help me listen to You daily2nd Week of Easter : Tuesday 18th April 2023Acts 4:32-37; Ps. 92:1-2,5; Jn. 3:7-15 (Ps. Wk. II) Nicodemus, a well-known Jewish leader and a teacher of Israel, is portrayed as one who, although attracted to Jesus and the signs performed by Jesus, had not yet found the true faith.…
Lord, help me to believe totally in You2nd Week of Easter : Monday 17th April 2023Acts 4:23-31; Ps. 2:1-3,4-6,7-9; Jn. 3:1-8 (Ps. Wk. II) Peter and John were arrested but released after being ordered not to teach about Jesus. When they shared this experience with their community, all the people prayed together for power and…
DIVINE MERCY ... I trust in you2nd Sunday of Easter – DIVINE MERCY (A) : 16th April 2023Acts 2:42-47; Ps. 117:2-4,13-15,22-24; 1 Pt. 1:3-9; Jn. 20:19-31 In the Acts of the Apostles, St Luke gives us fascinating insights into the young Christian community. Three thousand accepted Peter’s message on the Day of Pentecost and were…
Lord, help me to focus on You. JesusSaturday within Easter Octave : 15th April 2023Acts 4:13-21; Ps. 117:1,14-21 Mk. 16:9-15 The Christians in early times had to counter fake news that the body of Jesus was stolen by His disciples and that He had not been resurrected as they claimed. The Jewish leaders were amazed…
Lord, help me to live by Your will always Friday within Easter Octave : 14th April 2023Acts 4:1-12; Ps. 117:1-2,4,22-27; Jn. 21:1-14 In the first reading, we observe the contrasting manner in which the ordinary people responded to the preaching of Peter, as opposed to the rulers, elders, scribes and priests. Many people, including 5,000…
God claims us as His own. We thank You and praise You, O LordThursday within Easter Octave : 13th April 2023Acts 3:11-26; Ps. 8:2,5-9 Lk. 24:35-48 ‘This is the day that the Lord has made, let us be glad and rejoice.’ This is the Gospel acclamation. In Eastertide, we happily echo it. Would we still…