SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Our need of the Spirit INTRODUCTION AND CONFITEOR Today is the Sunday between the Ascension and Pentecost. We are gathered here to do what Christ asked his apostles to do, namely, to wait in prayer for the coming of the Holy Spirit. We can be certain that Mary is with us,…
SIXTH SUNDAY 01″ EASTER Keeping his commandments INTRODUCTION AND CONFITEOR Through the voice of the Church Christ says to us what he said to his apostles: ‘If you love me, keep my commandments’. We couldn’t possibly call over selves his disciples if we didn’t listen to his words and make an effort to live by…
FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Going home INTRODUCTION AND CONFITEOR Few of us know what it’s like to be homeless. Without a home where we belong and are loved, life loses most, if not all, of its meaning. Jesus assures us that ultimately all of us have a home to go to, namely, the Father’s house….
FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER YEAR A Christ the Good Shepherd INTRODUCTION AND CONFITEOR This Sunday is traditionally known as Good Shepherd Sunday. We will hear once more the words of that great psalm: ‘The Lord is my shepherd, there is nothing I shall want’. Christ is our Good Shepherd. Let us pause to reflect ‘on…
THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER Story-telling on the road to Emmaus INTRODUCTION AND CONFITEOR On Easter Sunday evening two disciples of Jesus were returning to their native village. They were filled with sadness because the man on whom they had pinned their hopes had been executed. Then the risen Jesus joined them, opened their eyes, and…
SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER Cease doubting and believe INTRODUCTION AND CONFITEOR In today’s Gospel we meet Doubting Thomas. Each of us has something in common with him, for at times our minds are darkened by doubt. The risen Jesus is with us now, and he says to us what he said to Thomas: ‘Cease doubting…
EASTER SUNDAY YEAR A The resurrection: heart of the Good News INTRODUCTION AND common It is impossible to describe the greatness and joy of this day for Christians. This is the day Christ our Brother broke the chains of death and rose in triumph from the grave. He did this, not just for…
PASSION (PALM) SUNDAY Death of the Good Shepherd INTRODUCTION AND CONFITEOR Holy Week, which begins today, is the greatest week in the Church’s year. It is made holy by the death of Christ, the Good Shepherd who died for his flock. He died because of sin. Since we are all sinners, each of us…
FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT Christ the resurrection and the life INTRODUCTION AND CONFITEOR In today’s Gospel we see a scene which is all too common in our own world – people weeping over the death of a loved one. Jesus is at the heart of this sad scene, for it is his good friend Lazarus…
FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT Christ the light of the world INTRODUCTION AND CONFITEOR Today’s Gospel tells about the cure of a man born blind. We all suffer from different forms of blindness. We all have many blind spots. But there is hope for us if we are willing to admit them. [Pause]