St Anthony of Padua Anerley

Third Sunday of Easter Mass Readings: Page 258 – 261 Order of Mass: Pages 7– 47 First Reading: in his homily St Peter says that for the people of Israel the only proper response to the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ is repentance, for the resurrection has the power to wipe out their sins. The…

Second Sunday of Easter Mass Readings: Page 255 – 258 Order of Mass: Pages 7– 47 First Reading: the very first Christians were completely united, in their belief (especially in the resurrection of the Lord) and in their fellowship (especially in their support of those in need). The Psalm is above all a song of…

Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord Mass Readings: Page 251 – 255 Order of Mass: Pages 7– 47 +++++++++++ At the Vigil Mass: (pages 216 – 250) There are up to seven Old Testament readings, plus an Epistle and a Gospel. The reading from Exodus must always be read, and it is very…

Palm Sunday of the Passion of Our Lord Mass Readings: Page 176 – 190 Order of Mass: Pages 7– 47 Gospel (at the Procession or Solemn Entrance): as we are in Year B, we hear either Mark’s account or John’s account of Christ’s entry into Jerusalem on the colt of a donkey.  First Reading: in…

Fifth Sunday of Lent Mass Readings: Page 169- 172 Order of Mass: Pages 7– 47 +++++++++++ First Reading: the prophet Jeremiah speaks of a new covenant which God will make with his people. Christ is of course the new covenant or new testament. Psalm: a psalm with a profound insight into sin and forgiveness. Second…