It is 13th April 2017. We begin the most important triune days of our salvation. Maundy Thursday means commandment day. Jesus offers us a New Commandment, New Sacrifice and New Service of Love. We celebrate the Mass of the Lord’s Supper. The entrance antiphon sings, “We should glory in the Cross of our Lord Jesus […]
It is 12th April 2017. Holy and Good Wednesday is also traditionally known as Spy Wednesday – when Judas “spied” for an opportunity to betray Jesus. The readings are from Isaiah 50:4-9; and the Gospel from Matthew 26:14-25. The first reading is one of the third Songs of the Servant of God. The abuse inflicted […]
It is 10th April 2017. We are celebrating the Monday in Holy Week. The readings are from Isaiah 42:1-7; and the Gospel from John 12:1-11. The first reading alluding the figure of Jesus in the prophecy of Isaiah all that God wants to achieve through His humble services to the humanity. What we are in […]
It is 8th April 2017. The readings are from Ezekiel 37:21-28; and the Gospel from John 11:45-56. As we are about to enter the Holy Week from tomorrow, we are reminded in these two readings what God and Jesus intend for God’s people. In the first reading God promises peace and unity by establishing a […]
It is 7th April 2017. It is the First Friday of the month dedicated to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. Let us go for a sincere confession today and participate in the Eucharistic celebration and receive the Holy Communion. We too celebrate the memorial of Saint John Baptist de la Salle, priest and educator. […]
It is 6th April 2017. The readings are from Genesis 17:3-9; and the Gospel from John 8:51-59. The readings bring out the greatness of Jesus as the Lord and God even before our ancestors ever brought forth into the world. God assures Abraham all the blessings in the first reading as long as he is […]
It is 5th April 2017. We celebrate the memorial of St. Vincent Ferrer, the Priest. He is the patron saint for the builders and for the reconciliation. The readings are from Daniel 3:14-20, 24-25, 28; and the Gospel from John 8:31-42. The first reading teaches us that when we believe in the Truth, no lies […]
It is 3rd April 2017. The readings are from Daniel 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62; and the Gospel from John 8:1-11. The finger of God is busy writing at the background when the unjust condemns us unfairly. When our fingers are pointing out on someone, God’s finger is pointing towards our consciences. God will not let […]