As we celebrate the joy and responsibility that come with following Jesus, the readings for the Third Sunday of Easter in Cycle C offer profound spiritual insights. These carefully selected readings illuminate the post-resurrection appearances of Jesus and their significance for our faith journey. The liturgical celebration occurs during the Easter season, a time of…
Easter Sunday is the heart of Christian faith, a day of renewal and hope. The homily for Easter Sunday asks us to think about Christ’s resurrection. It uses texts like Acts 10:34a, 37-43, and John 20:1-9. These passages show how death leads to eternal life. This message is just as important today as it was…
SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER HOMILY YEAR C Acts 15:1f., 22-29 Rev 21:10-14, 22f. Jn 14:23-29 Peace The New Jerusalem; The Continuing Presence of God; Peacemaking; The Dwelling Place of God Favorite 0
SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER HOMILY YEAR C Acts 5:12-16 Rev1:9-13, 17-19 Jn 20:19-31 The Meaning, Wonder, and Result of Faith How Much Can We Learn From Experience?; Making Real the Power of the Resurrection; The Presence of the Risen Jesus. Favorite 0
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…