Easter Friday, THERE IS NO OTHER NAME BY WHICH WE ARE SAVED Introduction All evangelists underline the disciples’ difficulty of recognizing the Risen Lord. First, they do not realize that he is there, and that he is just like a stranger; then, usually as a consequence of a word or action, it dawns […]
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Easter Thursday, WITNESSES TO THE RISEN LORD Introduction We gather for our Eucharist because we firmly believe that Christ died for us and he is risen from the dead. We gather around the risen Lord to open our hearts and minds to his word and to let him fill us with his living presence. […]
Easter Wednesday WALKING WITH THE LORD Introduction It may happen to us, as to the disciples on Emmaus, that we are discouraged and disillusioned on our pilgrim of life. Without being aware of the Lord’s presence, we travel, we converse with strangers or friends, we eat meals, we are indifferent or have little hope. But […]
Easter Tuesday, RECOGNIZING THE RISEN LORD Introduction It is not always easy to recognize the risen Lord. This was the experience of Mary Magdalene. We too, are asked, “Whom are you seeking?” Are we really seeking the Lord Jesus? Do we recognize him not only in our prayers and during the reception […]
Easter Monday, WE ARE EASTER WITNESSES Introduction Peter had refused to say that he knew Jesus. Now, he cannot stop proclaiming that Jesus is risen. Mary Magdalene and Mary, the mother of James, rush to tell the apostles that Jesus is risen. The readings of today are all about witnessing to the resurrection. Peter […]
EASTER SEASON SOLEMNITY OF EASTER 1. The Victory of Life 2. A Risen People 3. Called to Life with Christ 1. The Victory of Life Greeting (See alternative Second Reading) Christ, our Passover, has been sacrificed and he is risen from the dead. Let us celebrate the feast by getting rid of all that is […]
Good Friday 1.The Suffering Servant Wins 2.The Cry of All Those Crucified 3.It Is Accomplished 1.The Suffering Servant Wins Introduction by the Commentator We are here to remember the passion and death of our Lord Jesus Christ. He stands before us as the Man of Sorrows, insulted, tortured, disfigured, crushed, finally dying […]
The Easter Vigil: Free and Risen with Christ I Was There Liberated and Living in the Covenant of Love Structure of the Rite. The Easter Vigil rite harmoniously integrates everything in one continuous celebration that follows the normal structure of the eucharistic celebration. The Liturgy of the Light is the opening rite of […]
Holy Thursday: Last Supper Mass 1.This Is I for You 2.You Must Wash Each Other’s Feet 3.Do This in Memory of Me 1. This is I for You Greeting “This is my body, which is for you,” says the Lord. “Do this as a memorial of me.” May the Lord Jesus be […]
EIGHTH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME GREATNESS THROUGH SERVICE Introduction In the first reading, in a prayer God is asked to show his greatness and holiness to all peoples by showing them his marvelous deeds. The Gospel tells us that the great God will save people through Jesus Christ, the Son of God, […]