Octave of 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 […]
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Octave of 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 […]
Octave of 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 […]
Octave of 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 […]
EASTER SUNDAY OF THE LORD’S RESURRECTION The Victory Of Life A Risen People Called To Life With Christ 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 […]
THE EASTER VIGIL 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 the Mass. The […]
GOOD FRIDAY OF THE LORD’S PASSION The Suffering Servant Wins The Cry of All Those Crucified It Is Accomplished 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, […]
HOLY THURSDAY: MASS OF THE LORD’S SUPPER This Is I For You You Must Wash Each Other’s Feet Do This In Memory Of Me 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 […]
Wednesday of Holy Week “My Time Is Near” Introduction Today we hear the bad news of the betrayal of Judas, together with the sad yet joyous good news of Jesus’ Passover meal with his disciples. “My time is near. I will keep the Passover with my disciples.” Jesus will eat the […]
Tuesday of Holy Week A Sense of Mission Introduction Today’s gospel presents three persons to us. The first is a man preoccupied with himself, his own interests and needs, his selfish satisfaction. He is not a free person; he is not open to Christ, for he serves money and greed. He will betray Jesus. […]