Pentecost Sunday 4 June 2017 “Receive the Holy Spirit.” Introduction This is the day when the Church was born, brought into life by the gift of the Holy Spirit. May our lives, each one of us and together, be renewed this day. Today’s Readings First Reading: Acts 1:1-11 People of every nation receive understanding in […]

The Ascension of the Lord 28 May 2017 “Father, the hour has come.” Introduction In today’s Gospel, we listen as Jesus converses with God the Father; and the more he speaks, the more we hear that we are the subject of this great conversation. Today’s Readings First Reading: Acts 1:12-14 As Jesus went up to […]

Sixth Sunday of Easter 21 May 2017 “I will not leave you orphans; I will come back to you.” Introduction The Spirit of God is the life force of the Church and of every Christian person. It is by God’s grace that we live good lives and love one another. Today’s Readings First Reading: Acts […]

Fifth Sunday of Easter 14 May 2017 “I am the Way, the Truth and the Life.” Introduction God builds the Church today, with us as the living stones and with Jesus Christ as the keystone. In us, and through us, God reaches out to our world with compassion and love. Today’s Readings First Reading: Acts […]

Fourth Sunday of Easter 7 May 2017 “The one who enters through the gate is the shepherd of the flock.” Introduction The Lord is a shepherd and he calls and cares for each one of us. We, too, are called to be shepherds and care for one another. Today’s Readings First Reading: Acts 2:14, 36-41 […]