Seventh Sunday of Easter Mass Readings: 273 – 275 Order of Mass: Pages 7 – 47 The days between Ascension and Pentecost are the original days of prayer ordered by Jesus Christ himself before he left his followers to take back to his Father in heaven his total sacrifice made for us, to save us…
Sixth Sunday of Easter Mass Readings: 266 – 268, Order of Mass: Pages 7 – 47 First Reading: even as Peter was speaking the Holy Spirit did amazing things and came upon Cornelius and his companions, final proof that Christianity was for the pagans or Gentiles as well, not just the Jewish people. Psalm: the…
Fifth Sunday of Easter Mass Readings: 264 – 266, Order of Mass: Pages 7 – 47 About hundred years ago, Sister Therese, who was then a Carmelite nun at Lisieux, wrote about her desires. She wanted to be a priest, a missionary, a martyr. Then she came across St. Paul’s statement that there faith, hope…
Fourth Sunday of Easter Mass Readings: 261 – 263, Order of Mass: Pages 7 – 47 There is a variety of people now serving in parishes and other church organisations, some with full-time, others with part-time jobs. Some are married, some single, all are lay people. They will bring their training and their personal qualities…
Third Sunday of Easter Mass Readings: 258 – 261, Order of Mass: Pages 7 – 47 The understanding of the Old Testament in its fulfilment is an important stage in the discovery of the true meaning of Easter, for us as well as for the apostles. The people of God which is the Church is…
Second Sunday of Easter Mass Readings: 255 – 258, Order of Mass: Pages 7 – 47 The image of the primitive Christian community ‘unites heart and soul’ is placed alongside the profession of faith of Thomas; just as that community shared a resurrection faith, so do we. This faith can overcome the world’, because it…
Easter Sunday of the Resurrection Mass Readings: Easter Vigil pages 216 – 250, Easter Sunday pages 251 – 255 Order of Mass: Pages 7 – 47 Easter Sunday‘ Seeing is believing’; the witness of the apostolic group to the resurrection of Jesus. This witness we are invited to rely on and to share ourselves. …
Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord Mass Readings: Pages 176 – 189 Order of Mass: Pages 7 – 47 Palm Sunday This Weekend—Palm Sunday—we witness Christ’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem, with shouts of Hosanna and acclamation from the crowd. In the minds and hearts of the crowd this was the beginning of restoring…
