Jesus continues to intercede for us in heaven in the presence of God our Father6th Week of Easter : Saturday 15th May 2021Acts 18:23-28; Ps. 46:2-3,8-9,10; Jn. 16:23-28 (Ps Wk II) In today’s Gospel, the final words of Jesus, “I came into the world. Now I am leaving the world to go to the Father",…
St Matthias, apostle6th Week of Easter : Friday 14th May 2021Acts 1:15-17,20-26; Ps. 112:1-2,3-4,5-6,7-8; Jn. 15:9-17 (Ps Wk II) In today’s Gospel reading, Jesus says, “As the Father loves me, so I also love you. Remain in my love.” Jesus speaks of a very special kind of love: an outreaching love that unconditionally seeks others'…
Christians are to preach the Good News, do God’s will and serve others. ASCENSION OF THE LORD (B) : Thursday 13th May 2021Acts 1:1-11; Ps. 46:2-3,6-7,8-9; Eph. 4:1-13 (or 4:1-7,11-13) or Eph. 1:17-23; Mk. 16:15-20 (Psalter proper) The disciples were desperate to know when Jesus was going to expel the Romans and re-establish the kingdom…
Ss Nereus & Achilleus, martyrs6th Week of Easter : Wednesday 12th May 2021Acts 17:15,22—18:1; Ps. 148:1-2,11-12,13,14; Jn. 16:12-15 (Ps Wk II) In the first century Roman Empire, many new religions and cults were spreading, especially from the East. Therefore, to the Greeks in Athens, Paul’s preaching was just about another new God called Jesus. Paul…
Holy Spirit, guide and strengthen me6th Week of Easter : Tuesday 11th May 2021Acts 16:22-34; Ps. 137:1-3,7-8; Jn. 16:5-11 (Ps Wk II) Jesus encourages the disciples about the future by assuring them of the Advocate’s presence when they will be under pressure and overcome with sorrow at his departure. As yet, they do not feel…
Lord, help me to be still and listen to your voice6th Week of Easter : Monday 10th May 2021Acts 16:11-15; Ps. 149:1-2,3-4,5-6,9; Jn. 15:26—16:4 (Ps Wk II) Paul and Silas had arrived at Philippi, a sizeable Roman settlement with very few Jews. When they were looking for a place to pray, they met Lydia, a…
To love as Jesus loved can be costly6th Sunday of Easter (B) : Sunday 9th May 2021Acts 10:25-26,34-35,44-48; Ps. 97:1,2-4; 1 Jn. 4:7-10 Jn. 15:9-17 (Ps Wk II) “Love one another as I have loved you.” The theme running through today’s readings is Love — God’s unconditional love for us — love that has no…
Do you face conflicts in your life as a follower of Jesus?5th Week of Easter : Saturday 8th May 2021Acts 16:1-10; Ps. 99:2,3,5; Jn. 15:18-21 (Ps Wk I) We are still celebrating Easter, so it may feel strange to hear words of warning from Jesus. He says, if the world hated Him, it would hate…
Lord Jesus, help us always to be attentive to the promptings of the Holy Spirit and live according to the Truth5th Week of Easter : Friday 7th May 2021Acts 15:22-31; Ps. 56:8-9,10-12; Jn. 15:12-17 (Ps Wk I) The deliberation of the Apostles and the First Council in Jerusalem in response to Antioch’s concern marks a…
Lord Jesus, help me to love and serve You always5th Week of Easter : Thursday 6th May 2021Acts 15:7-21; Ps. 95:1-3,10; Jn. 15:9-11 (Ps Wk I) Today Jesus is telling His friends and us that as He has loved us so we should love one another. This is so comforting and sounds like the exact…