It is 28th March 2016. The readings are from Acts 2:14, 22-33; Psalm 15; Matthew 28:8-15. The first reading testifies the account of Resurrection by St. Peter in the form of a powerful and a heart-piercing sermon. A coward, weak, unstable now has become the most vibrant, courageous, bold, confident ambassador for the Risen Lord. […]
It is 27th March 2016. We celebrate the Easter Sunday. Happy Easter to all of you. The readings are from Acts 10:34, 37-43; Colossians 3:1-4; and the Gospel from John 20:1-9. The entrance antiphon acclaims, “I have risen, and I am with you still. Alleluia. You have laid your hand upon me, alleluia. Too wonderful […]
It is 26th March 2016. It is a day of personal reflections and meditation on the eternal sacrifice at the tomb of Jesus and looking forward with the great hope meeting the risen Christ. In the evening, we experience the climax of the three days of celebrations with the Easter vigil. The service of Light […]
It is 25th March 2016 and it is Good Friday. The readings are from Isaiah 52:13-53:12; Hebrews 4:14-16, 5:7-9; and the Gospel from John 18:1-19:42. The first reading presents the suffering Servant of Yahweh. Through His enormous sacrifice, He cleanse us one more time (Heb.10:14). God went to the extent of showing God’s love by […]
It is 24th March 2016. We celebrate the Mass of the Lord’s Supper. The readings are from Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14; 1Corinthians 11:23-26; and the Gospel from John 13:1-15. We remember three most foundational celebrations of our faith. We celebrate the memory of the first Holy Mass on the earth, the gift of Priesthood to the […]
It is 23rd March 2016. The readings are from Isaiah 50:4-9; and the Gospel from Matthew 26:14-25. The first reading intensifies the suffering and persecution of the Messiah due the power of sin. A total surrender and trust in God by the suffering Servant in times of imminent persecution and immeasurable suffering. We need to […]
It is 22nd March 2016. The readings are from Isaiah 49:1-6; and the Gospel from John 13:21-33, 36-38. The first reading speaks about the role of Messiah. The servant of God receives the reassurance from God that He will be the light of the nations and bring the salvation to all the people. “I will […]
It is 21st March 2016. The readings are from Isaiah 42:1-7; and the Gospel from John 12:1-11. The first reading introduces us the Suffering Servant. He is chosen by God to suffer for God’s people, and the bearer of the justice, His words bring peace to all who hear Him. This servant cures the blindness […]
It is 19th March 2016. We celebrate the Solemnity of St Joseph, Husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary. St. Joseph is the Patron and Protector of the universal Church proclaimed by blessed Pope Pius IX. The readings are from 2 Samuel 7:4-5, 12-14, 16; Romans 4:13, 16-18, 22; and the Gospel from Matthew 1:16, 18-21, […]
It is 18th March 2016. We celebrate the memorial of St. Cyril of Jerusalem, the Bishop and the Doctor of the Church. The readings are from Jeremiah 20:10-13; and the Gospel from John 10:31-42. The first reading is the confession of faith of Prophet Jeremiah. We need to listen to the entire chapter to understand […]