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 … Continue reading “THE VINE AND THE BRANCHES” (April 29th, 2018)
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“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 … Continue reading “THE SHEPHERD WHO WALKS THE TALK” (April 22nd, 2018)
“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 … Continue reading “THE BREAD OF FORGIVENESS AND PEACE” (April 15th, 2018)
“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 … Continue reading “TOTAL OVERHAUL” (April 8th, 2018)
“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. … Continue reading “ON EASTER MORNING” (April 1st, 2018)
“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 … Continue reading “THE HIGHEST GLORY” (March 25, 2018)
“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 … Continue reading “DO YOU REALLY WANT TO SEE JESUS?” (March 18th, 2018)
“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. … Continue reading “LIGHT AND DARKNESS” (March 11th, 2018)
“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 … Continue reading “JESUS’ CONSUMING ZEAL” (March 4th, 2018)
“CALLED TO LIVED BY FAITH” (February 25th, 2018)
Second Sunday of Lent (B - Violet) ANTIPHON (cf. Psalm 27 [26]:8-9) Of you my heart has spoken: Seek his face. It is your face, O Lord, that I seek; hide not your face from me. INTRODUCTION: By his Transfiguration, Jesus shows us that the radiance of his glory comes from his acceptance of the … Continue reading “CALLED TO LIVED BY FAITH” (February 25th, 2018)