Lord, help us simply to love one anotherFifth Week of Easter : Sunday, 28th April 2024Acts. 9:26-31; Ps. 21:26-28,30-32; 1 Jn. 3:18-24; Jn. 15:1-8 (Ps. Wk. I) The image of the vine and branches illustrates the relationship of love which binds the Father, Son and disciples, and the disciples themselves. The vine is the symbol…
Lord, help us to live, so that people will see the image of God in usFourth Week of Easter : Saturday, 27th April 2024Acts. 13:44-52; Ps. 97:1-4; Jn. 14:7-14 (Ps. Wk. IV) The statement made by Philip in today’s Gospel still resonates among us today. There are many in this world, faithful and unbelievers alike…
Lord, make me know Your ways, teach me Your paths, lead me in Your truthFourth Week of Easter : Friday, 26th April 2024Acts 13:26-33; Ps. 2:6-11; Jn. 14:1-6 (Ps. Wk. IV) We live in a world that oscillates between certainty and uncertainty, and this often heightens the hunger for spiritual belonging, and the desire for…
ST MARK, EVANGELIST, pray for usST MARK, EVANGELIST : Thursday, 25th April 20241 Pt. 5:5-14; Ps. 88:2-3,6-7,16-17; Mk. 16:15-20 (Ps. Wk. IV) Evil always looks for a weak point in attacking an individual or a community. Often that weak point is arrogance, pride, and discord. Peter advises his flock to humble themselves, be disciplined, and…
St Fidelis of Sigmaringen, Priest & Martyr, pray for usFourth Week of Easter : Wednesday, 24th April 2024Acts 12:24—13:5; Ps. 66:2-3,5-6,8; Jn. 12:44-50 (Ps. Wk. IV) The spread of the Word of God continues and gains followers. At Antioch, the life and mission of the community is coordinated with roles and structures. It is clear…
St. George, Martyr, St. Adalbert, Bishop & Martyr, pray for us Fourth Week of Easter : Tuesday, 23rd April 2024Acts 11:19-26; Ps. 86:1-7; Jn. 10:22-30 (Ps. Wk. IV) The Acts of the Apostles highlights the early missionary journey of the disciples. The persecution has compelled them to travel and spread the good news to Phoenicia…
Lord, help us to focus on You, the gate, through Whom we enter Your KingdomFourth Week of Easter : Monday, 22nd April 2024Acts 11:1-18; Ps. 41:2-3,42:3-4; Jn. 10:1-10 (Ps. Wk. IV) In the Gospel today, Jesus says, “Anyone who does not enter the sheepfold through the gate, but gets in some other way is a…
Christ, our Good Shepherd, lead us safely home to heavenFourth Week of Easter : GOOD SHEPHERD SUNDAY (B), 21st April 2024Acts 4:8-12; Ps. 118:1,8-9,21-23,26,28-29; 1 Jn. 3:1-2; Jn. 10:11-18 (Ps. Wk. IV) On the 4th Sunday of Easter, the Church celebrates the theme of Christ Jesus as the Good Shepherd.’ It focuses on the fact…
Lord God, where else can we go, You have charmed us with eternal lifeThird Week of Easter : Saturday 20th April 2024Acts 9:31-42; Ps. 115:12-17; Jn. 6:60-69 (Ps. Wk. III) “After this, many of His disciples left Him and stopped going with Him.” Will this be our after Easter experience as well? The Acts of…
Lord, change me to abide in You and walk Your wayThird Week of Easter : Friday 19th April 2024Acts 9:1-20; Ps. 116:1-2; Jn. 6:52-59 (Ps. Wk. III) As we think of Saul’s physical blindness, we are drawn to recognise that he was blind spiritually as well. However, God had chosen Saul for a great mission.…