“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 …

“THE BREAD OF FORGIVENESS AND PEACE” (April 15th, 2018)

Third Sunday of Easter (B - White) ANTIPHON (Psalm 66 (65):1-2) Cry out with joy to God, all the earth; O sing to the glory of his name. O render him glorious praise, alleluia. INTRODUCTION: The risen Christ appears to the two of his disciples that he is truly alive. Then he gives them the …

“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 …