“THE VINE AND THE BRANCHES” (April 29th, 2018)

Fifth Sunday of Easter (B - White) ANTIPHON (Psalm 98 (97):1-2) O sing a new song to the Lord, for he has worked wonders; in the sight of the nations he has shown his deliverance, alleluia. INTRODUCTION: In our spiritual life, we need Christ truly as a branch needs to remain on the vine. Without …

“THE SHEPHERD WHO WALKS THE TALK” (April 22nd, 2018)

Fourth Sunday of Easter (B - White) ANTIPHON (Psalm 33 (32):5-6) The merciful love of the Lord fills the earth; by the word of the Lord the heavens were made, alleluia. INTRODUCTION: The Fourth Sunday of Easter is Good Shepherd Sunday. This image of Christ speaks of his love, care, and self-giving unto death. It …

“TOTAL OVERHAUL” (April 8th, 2018)

Second Sunday of Easter/Divine Mercy Sunday (B - White) ANTIPHON (1 Peter 2:2) Like newborn infants, you must long for the pure, spiritual milk, that in him you may grow to salvation, alleluia. INTRODUCTION: Like the apostle Thomas, we want to see clear signs of Jesus’ victory over death and corruption. May the Lord open …

“COME, HAVE BREAKFAST” (April 6th, 2018)

Friday within the Octave of Easter (B - White) ANTIPHON (cf. Psalm 78 (77):53) The Lord led his people in hope, while the sea engulfed their foes, alleluia. INTRODUCTION: Today’s Gospel presents the appearance of the risen Christ to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias. The disciples worked all night to catch fish but …

“ON EASTER MORNING” (April 1st, 2018)

Easter Sunday (B - White) ANTIPHON (Psalm 139 (138):18, 5-6) I have risen, and I am with you still, alleluia. You have laid your hand upon me, alleluia. Too wonderful for me, this knowledge, alleluia, alleluia. INTRODUCTION: Jesus our Lord is risen. Alleluia! Today, we celebrate the resurrection of the Lord Jesus from the dead. …

“JESUS IS OUR SACRIFICE, HE IS OUR SAVIOR” (March 30th, 2018)

Friday of the Passion of the Lord (B - Red) INTRODUCTION: Dear brothers and sisters: We have gathered for the celebration of the Lord’s Passion. We reflect on how much the Lord loves us. He accepts the cruel death on the cross that he may bear our infirmities and endure our sufferings. But we know …

“LIVING OUT JESUS’ EXAMPLE” (March 29th, 2018)

Thursday of the Lord's Supper (B - White) ANTIPHON (cf. Galatians 6:14) We should glory in the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, in whom is our salvation, life and resurrection; through whom we are saved and delivered. INTRODUCTION: Dear brothers and sisters, we begin the Easter Triduum of the Lord’s passion, death, and resurrection. …

“DO YOU REALLY WANT TO SEE JESUS?” (March 18th, 2018)

Fifth Sunday of Lent (B - Violet) ANTIPHON (cf. Psalm 43 (42):1-2) Give me justice, O God, and plead my cause against a nation that is faithless. From the deceitful and cunning rescue me, for you, O God, are my strength. INTRODUCTION: "We would like to see Jesus." These words, spoken by some Greeks to …

“LIGHT AND DARKNESS” (March 11th, 2018)

Fourth Sunday of Lent/Laetare Sunday (B - Rose/Violet) ANTIPHON (cf. Isaiah 66:10-11) Rejoice, Jerusalem, and all who love her. Be joyful, all who were in mourning; exult and be satisfied at her consoling breast. INTRODUCTION: The spirit of Lent invites us to recall our sins and failings, and moves us to be sorry for them. …

“JESUS’ CONSUMING ZEAL” (March 4th, 2018)

Third Sunday of Lent (B - Violet) ANTIPHON (cf. Psalm 25 (24):15-17) My eyes are always on the Lord, for he rescues my feet from the snare. Turn to me and have mercy on me, for I am alone and poor. INTRODUCTION: The Decalogue, in the first reading, declares that the appropriate response to God's …