“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 …

“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. …

“THE HIGHEST GLORY” (March 25, 2018)

Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion/Alay Kapwa Sunday (B - Red) ANTIPHON (Matthew 21:9) Hosanna to the Son of David, blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord: the King of Israel. Hosanna in the highest. INTRODUCTION: Brothers and sisters, today we gather together to herald with the whole Church the beginning …

“MAKING A HOME FOR JESUS” (March 19th, 2018/Monday)

Solemnity of Saint Joseph, Spouse of the Virgin Mary (B - White) ANTIPHON (cf. Luke 12:42) Behold, a faithful and prudent steward, whom the Lord has set over his household. INTRODUCTION: Today we celebrate the Feast of St. Joseph, spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary and foster father of Jesus Christ. Even as we prepare …

“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 …