Restoration – March 31, 2018

Holy Saturday After the mournful and sad event of Christ’s crucifixion, the Church calls us to await His promised resurrection, as a sign of His defeat over death, sin and the devil. He indeed did not disappoint us, but brought hope to us, and renewed our relationship with God the Father as co-heirs and partakers…

Selfless Love – March 30, 2018

Good Friday Having been thrown into confusion and sorrow with the condemnation, crucifixion and death of Christ, the Church invites us to mourn Christ’s death in a reflective, quiet meditative mood. God is always a faithful and ever-forgiving Father, ready to accept us whenever we renounce our sins, go to Him for repentance and are ready…

Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist – Brant Pitre

Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist shines fresh light on the Last Supper by looking at it through Jewish eyes. Using his in-depth knowledge of the Bible and ancient Judaism, Dr. Brant Pitre answers questions such as: What was the Passover like at the time of Jesus? What were the Jewish hopes for the…

Service – March 29, 2018

Holy Thursday The liturgy of this day invites us to the celebration of service first at the Chrism Mass and secondly at the Mass of the Lord’s Supper. The readings of today call us to experience the Passover feast not only in accordance with the Israelites’ observation as recorded in the first reading but more…

Greed – March 28, 2018

Judas’ betrayal is presented before us today to learn from in order that we might be careful of how money can damage our relationship with God, and seclude us from His abode. Although Jesus clearly stated His awareness of Judas’ plot, greed and sin blocked his vision and would not make him realise the evil…

Self-Confidence – March 27, 2018

God reassures us through the prophet Isaiah today of His abiding presence and support to those who obey His precepts. The Lord is ready to redirect our steps away from darkness back into light that we may gain salvation and eternal life. We all, through our baptism, have been incorporated into the fold of His…

Adherence to God’s Will – March 26, 2018

The first reading presents to us a reassurance of God’s presence and His pleasure in those who do and carry out His will, especially those who are His servants. This prophecy is fulfilled in the life and ministry of Jesus Christ who was obedient to the will of God the Father, and through whom God…

Accomplishment – March 25, 2018

Palm Sunday Obedience and humility are two virtues that best describe Christ’s relationship with God the Father. Having perfectly distinguished himself through these virtues, He was exalted above all other beings, such that His name became the saving grace for all who seek salvation. Today’s liturgy plunges us into the most important season in the…

The Courageous Soul – March 24, 2018

After Jesus had raised Lazarus to life, the Jews could no longer contain their grievances against Jesus and so they sought various possible ways to get him arrested. Though Jesus was not in any way avoiding death, He patiently waited for the appointed time. Some reported Jesus’ continued healing acts to the Pharisees, and the…

7 Secrets of Divine Mercy – Vinny Flynn

In 2000, Pope John Paul II canonized the great 20th century visionary of Divine Mercy, Sister Faustina Kowalska, and proclaimed the Sunday after Easter to be celebrated annually as Divine Mercy Sunday. In 2006, Pope Benedict stressed that “Divine Mercy is not a secondary devotion, but an integral dimension of Christian faith and prayer.” Now Pope Francis…

Jesus’ Claim – March 23, 2018

The Jews lifted stones to throw at Jesus because of what He claimed to be. Jesus would not neglect the truth; He stood firmly on His claim because He felt that the various good works He had done among them should serve as witness to the truth. However, the Jews would not hold on to…

Life in the Word – March 22, 2018

“This is the truth I tell you – if anyone keeps my word, he will not see death forever.” These words of Christ took the Jews aback, and they asked among themselves: if Abraham our father and the other prophets could die, who then are you to escape death? Jesus’ words to people brought healing,…