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…