Monthly Archives: March 2013

Easter Sunday Acts 10:34, 37-43; Psalm 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Colossians 3:1-4; John 20:1-9 He saw and believed. (John 20:8) Alleluia! Christ is risen! Father, we exult in your glory! We rejoice, turning our thoughts to the One who lives, who … Continue reading →

Good Friday Into your hands I commend my spirit. (Psalm 31:6) Isaiah 52:13–53:12; Psalm 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-17, 25; Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9;John 18:1–19:42 It’s Good Friday, the very day for which Jesus was born into the world. His whole life, … Continue reading →

Holy Thursday 1 Corinthians 11:23-26;Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14; Psalm 116:12-13, 15-18; John 13:1-15 This is my body that is for you. Do this in remembrance of me. (1 Corinthians 11:24) Today we celebrate Holy Thursday, the day when Jesus instituted the … Continue reading →

Wednesday of Holy Week Isaiah 50:4-9;Psalm 69:8-10, 21-22, 31, 33-34; Matthew 26:14-25 I gave my back to those who beat me, my cheeks to those who plucked my beard. (Isaiah 50:6) Reading this one verse during Holy Week, we can … Continue reading →

Tuesday of Holy Week The Lord called me from birth. (Isaiah 49:1) Isaiah 49:1-6;Psalm 71:1-6, 15, 17; John 13:21-33, 36-38 Who is this Jesus who was crucified on Good Friday and rose on Easter Sunday? This question is worth asking … Continue reading →

Monday of Holy Week Isaiah 42:1-7; Psalm 27:1-3, 13-14;John 12:1-11 You always have the poor with you, but you do not always have me. (John 12:8) Why would Jesus say this? Did he really want his followers to ignore the … Continue reading →

V. The Angel of the Lord declared unto Mary. R. And she conceived of the Holy Spirit. Hail Mary, full of grace, The Lord is with Thee; Blessed art thou among women, And blessed is the fruit of thy womb, … Continue reading →

Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord Luke 19:28-40; Isaiah 50:4-7; Psalm 22:8-9, 17-20, 23-24; Philippians 2:6-11;Luke 22:14–23:56 It is you who have stood by me in my trials; and I confer a kingdom on you. (Luke 22:28-29) Today … Continue reading →

5th Week of Lent Even if you do not believe me, believe the works. (John 10:38) Jeremiah 20:10-13; Psalm 18:2-7;John 10:31-42 An old adage tells us that actions speak louder than words. In today’s Gospel reading, Jesus bears this out … Continue reading →

5th Week of Lent Genesis 17:3-9;Psalm 105:4-9; John 8:51-59 Recall the wondrous deeds he has done. (Psalm 105:5) Whether it’s forgotten birthdays, straying pens, or faces we can’t place, it’s annoying to lose track of the little things. Forgetfulness becomes … Continue reading →