2nd Week of Easter, Saturday, April 30
2nd Week of Easter, Saturday, April 30
Acts 6:1-7 /
John 6:16-21
The disciples run into trouble; The Lord was with them in their trouble.
2nd Week of Easter, Thursday, April 28
2nd Week of Easter, Thursday, April 28
Acts 5:27-33 / John 3:31-36
Jesus speaks about eternal life; Whoever believes has eternal life.
2nd Week of Easter, Monday, April 25
2nd Week of Easter, Monday, April 25
Acts 4:23-31 / John 3:1-8
Jesus speaks about spiritual birth; "You must be born from above. "
Easter 3rd Sunday: Liturgy
Greetings (See Second Reading)
To the One who is sitting on the throne
and to the Lamb
be all praise, honor, glory and power.
May the Risen Lord be with you all.
R/ And also with you.
Friday within Easter Octave, April 22
Friday within Easter Octave, April 22
Acts 4:1-12 / John 21:1-14
They catch 153 fish; The net didn't break.
Easter Octave: Apr 18-23
April 18 Monday:
The context: Today’s Gospel describes how the two Marys who had been at the foot of the cross
Wednesday within Octave of Easter, April 20
Wednesday within Octave of Easter, April 20
Acts 3:1-10 / Luke 24:13-45
Two disciples welcome a stranger; The stranger turned out to be Jesus.
Monday within Easter Octave, April 18
Monday within Easter Octave, April 18
Acts 2:14, 22-33 / Matthew 28:8-15
Guards say Jesus' body was stolen; This story still circulates.
Easter Night - Liturgy
PART I: SERVICE OF THE LIGHT
Introduction by the CelebrantWhen there was sin, the world was in the grip of darkness.
Good Friday - Liturgical Prayers
Introduction by the Commentator
We are here to remember the passion and death of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Maundy Thursday - Liturgical Prayers
Greeting
A. This Is I for You“This is my body, which is for you,” says the Lord. “Do this as a memorial of me.” May the Lord Jesus be always with you.
Holy Week: Apr 11-16
April 11 Monday:
The context: The scene depicted in today’s Gospel reading took place exactly one week before the crucifixion of Jesus.
Palm Sunday - Liturgical Prayers
I. BLESSING OF PALMS AND PROCESSION
Introduction by the Celebrant
A. Jerusalem: Place of Suffering and of Triumph
We know from the school of life that not every day is a day of joy and bliss:
Holy Week, Wednesday, April 13
Holy Week, Wednesday, April 13
Isaiah 50:4-9 / Matthew 26:14-25
Jesus speaks about his betrayer; Judas said, "Surely it is not I?"
Monday of Holy Week, April 11
Monday of Holy Week, April 11
Isaiah 42:1-7 / John 12:1-11
Judas criticizes Mary; "Why was this oil not sold?"
Lent 5th Sunday: Liturgical Prayers
Greetings (See Second Reading)
With St Paul, we say today: "I forget the past and I strain ahead for what is still to come, for the prize to which God calls us." May the strength of the Lord Jesus be always with you. R/ And also with you.
5th Week of Lent: April 4-9
April 4 Monday: (St. Isidore, Bishop, and Doctor of the Church):
Context: It was the first night of the Jewish Festival of the Tabernacles (Festival of Booths), and Jesus was standing in the Court of the Women in the Temple courtyard in Jerusalem.